Senior Accountant — SOX/SEC & Growth Driver

Air; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Air is seeking a Senior Accountant in Arlington, VA to join the fast-paced Accounting team. You will ensure transparency and integrity of financial information supporting Air’s mission and the national security community we serve, with a focus on SOX & SEC reporting.

This role is full-time and located at our Arlington office, with up to 5% travel. You will work closely with the CFO and accounting manager to build scalable financial processes and controls from the ground up.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• 4+ years of relevant experience, ideally in a blend of public accounting and corporate financial reporting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related fields.
• CPA or CPA candidate.
• Hands-on leadership preparing and/or supporting SOX compliance and PCAOB audit requirements.
• Experience preparing for or supporting SEC reporting processes (e.g. Forms 10-K, 10-Q).
• Highly detail-oriented; able to work independently with periodic CFO and accounting manager check-ins.
• Strong Excel and/or Google Sheets and financial systems skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a seamless close process, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Prepare, and post monthly journal entries to ensure accurate and timely recording of financial transactions in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Support the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements and ensure they reflect the highest level of integrity.
• Partner in building and documenting SOX-compliant internal controls.
• Collaborate with auditors and internal stakeholders to maintain trust and transparency.
• Be an active participant in establishing systems and processes that positions Air for continued growth.

Skills

SOX compliance

PCAOB audits

Financial reporting

Leadership

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related fields

CPA or CPA candidate

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Air is seeking a Senior Accountant in Arlington, VA to join the fast-paced Accounting team. You will ensure transparency and integrity of financial information supporting Air’s mission and the national security community we serve, with a focus on SOX & SEC reporting.

This role is full-time and located at our Arlington office, with up to 5% travel. You will work closely with the CFO and accounting manager to build scalable financial processes and controls from the ground up.