Senior Staff Accountant — Close, SOX & ASC 606 Expert

Karman Space & Defense; Wilsonville (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Karman Space & Defense is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant in Wilsonville, OR to support accurate financial reporting and streamline operations through reliable accounting records and close activities. The role requires four+ years in accounting, GAAP knowledge, and strong Excel proficiency; you will collaborate across finance and business teams and participate in revenue recognition per ASC 606.

This on-site position offers comprehensive benefits including health coverage, 401(k), PTO, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting or equivalent work experience.
• Four or more years of accounting experience.
• Knowledge of general accounting principles, regulatory standards, and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs general accounting activities and maintains accurate financial records.
• Creates and posts journal entries and clears bank adjusting entries.
• Completes monthly bank reconciliations and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance checklists.
• Reconciles petty cash accounts and verifies company credit card transactions.
• Provides backup support for accounts payable activities and reconciles Received Not Invoiced (RNI) accounts.
• Supports month-end close activities, reporting requirements, and vendor payment remittances.
• Investigates general ledger (GL) variances to support an accurate and timely financial close.
• Assists with cost analysis activities, including cost validation for percentage of completion (POC).
• Coordinates with Contracts and Finance teams to verify contract values and support revenue recognition in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 606.
• Maintains and verifies job status information within the enterprise resource planning (ERP) system.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Arts/Science in Accounting or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MS Office

ERP systems

General ledger systems

Job description

Karman Space & Defense is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant in Wilsonville, OR to support accurate financial reporting and streamline operations through reliable accounting records and close activities. The role requires four+ years in accounting, GAAP knowledge, and strong Excel proficiency; you will collaborate across finance and business teams and participate in revenue recognition per ASC 606.

This on-site position offers comprehensive benefits including health coverage, 401(k), PTO, and