Spirit Defense - Associate General Accounting

Spirit Defense, A Boeing Company; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 56,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. in Wichita, KS, is seeking an accounting professional to maintain the company’s books, analyze data, and provide financial guidance to management and customers. The role requires ensuring regulatory compliance and implementing improved accounting methods.

The position is 100% onsite, with a requirement to obtain U.S. Secret Security Clearance and Special Program Access (U.S. citizenship). Salary range provided in the posting and Kansas tax credit may apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Math, or related field is required.
• 2+ years of accounting or related experience.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance and Special Program Access (U.S. Citizenship required).
• Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance and Special Program Access is preferred.
• Master's Degree is preferred.
• ERP experience
• Proficiency with SAP
• 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

Security clearance eligibility

Aerospace background

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Math, or related field

Master's Degree

Tools

SAP

ERP experience

Job description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

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.

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

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 here for 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.

Export Control Requirements:

Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R.

• 120.15 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.