Spirit Defense - Associate General Accounting

Spirit AeroSystems; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 56,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Job summary

Spirit AeroSystems, Wichita, KS, is seeking an accounting professional to maintain the company’s books and provide financial guidance. The role requires U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Clearance. It offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package and is onsite at the Wichita location.

Qualified candidates have a Bachelor's in a related field and 2+ years of accounting experience; preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree, SAP/ERP experience, and an aerospace background.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Math, or related field.
• 2+ years of accounting or related experience.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance and Special Program Access (for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship).
• Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance and Special Program Access (desired).
• Master's Degree (preferred).
• ERP experience and SAP proficiency (preferred).
• Aerospace background (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Maintains company book of accounts by preparing, collecting, and analyzing accounting data to communicate financial information to company organizations and external customers.
• Provides financial guidance and recommendations to management, customers, and employees.
• Ensures compliance with government laws and regulations, policies, and professional standards.
• Develops and implements new accounting methods and processes, as well as improvements to automated accounting systems.
• Identifies and resolves complex financial issues.

Skills

Accounting experience

U.S. Secret Security Clearance

Citizenship required

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Overview

This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, at Spirit’s Defense Business Unit ("Spirit Defense"). Spirit Defense is an independent supplier to the defense and space marketplace. Through innovative engineering and rapid prototyping excellence, Spirit Defense provides the capabilities, technologies and support customers need to succeed in their missions.

Responsibilities

Position Responsibilities:

• Maintains company book of accounts by preparing, collecting, and analyzing accounting data to communicate financial information to company organizations and external customers
• Provides financial guidance and recommendations to management, customers, and employees
• Ensures compliance with government laws and regulations, policies, and professional standards
• Develops and implements new accounting methods and processes, as well as improvements to automated accounting systems
• Identifies and resolves complex financial issues

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at our Wichita, KS, location

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Math, or related field
• 2+ years of accounting or related experience
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance and Special Program Access (for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance and Special Program Access
• Master's Degree
• ERP experience
• Proficiency with SAP
• Aerospace background

Drug Free Workplace:

We are a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Pay & Benefits:

We strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

We also provide eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range: $55,550- $85,150

Kansas Tax Credit:

Join Spirit AeroSystems’ Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years.Click herefor more information on the tax credit.

Security Clearance:

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.