Senior Corporate Accountant

Viasat; California, Carlsbad (MO, CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Corporate Accountant to join their dynamic team. This role is pivotal in managing the month-end close process and ensuring compliance with GAAP standards. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, leveraging their analytical skills and accounting expertise to support the company's explosive growth. You'll engage in various projects and work closely with auditors, making a significant impact in a fast-paced high-tech setting. If you're passionate about accounting and ready to take your career to the next level, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in an accounting role.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in month-end close process and account reconciliations.
• Prepare journal entries and interface with auditors.

Skills

GAAP Knowledge

Analytical Accounting Skills

Excel Proficiency

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's in Business Administration (Accounting)

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Job description

About us

One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we're on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We're looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.

What you'll do

Do you have the passion, drive and analytical accounting skills to keep pace in a fast growing high tech company? Do you thrive in a dynamic and collaborative environment? If so, Viasat may be the perfect company for you. Viasat is looking for a talented Senior Corporate Accountant to support our explosive growth in which Viasat has evolved into the premier global satellite communications provider to government and commercial customers.

The day-to-day

The Senior Corporate Accountant will be a key member of the General Ledger team by assisting in the overall month-end close process for the Company. You will be responsible for managing various account balances, preparing month-end journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance explanations, assessing the proper GAAP accounting treatment for significant transactions, and working on one-off projects. You will also interface with external and internal auditors and assist in preparation of certain audit schedules, SEC supporting schedules and/or internal management reports.

What you'll need

• 5+ years of experience in an accounting role
• Strong knowledge and understanding of GAAP
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, Word
• Strong written and oral communication skills that enables clear communications to all levels of management
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration (Accounting)
• U.S. Citizenship

What will help you on the job

• Big 4 Public Accounting Experience
• CPA Certification
• Experience working in an enterprise ERP system (ie. Oracle, SAP)

Salary range

$73,000.00 - $115,000.00 / annually.
For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role is $91,000.00- $136,000.00/ annually



At Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Learn more about Viasat's comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness at https://careers.viasat.com/benefits.
EEO Statement

Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here.