Sr. Financial Accountant (USI8) (2998)

VSE; Independence, Northern (KS, KY); Hybride; USD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

VSE in Independence, Kansas, is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to lead monthly close, financial reporting, and analysis, ensuring GAAP compliance and accurate statements for multiple business units.

The role requires 6+ years of accounting experience, CPA-equivalent, and strong ERP/Excel skills; you will mentor staff, coordinate with auditors, and support system upgrades and acquisitions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting; CPA designation equivalent allowed.
• Minimum 6+ years of relevant accounting experience.
• Proficiency with SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks or Quantum.
• Advanced MS Excel skills and financial modeling.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work across cross-functional teams.

Responsabilités

• Lead the monthly close process for one or more units and review journal entries.
• Prepare and review GAAP-compliant financial statements and reconciliations.
• Support audits and external reporting with timely documentation.
• Manage fixed assets and inventory reconciliation and reporting.
• Collaborate with FP&A, Tax and Operations to improve processes.
• Mentor junior accountants and participate in ERP/system implementation projects.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving abilities

Communication skills

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Master’s degree in accounting

Outils

SAP

Oracle

QuickBooks

Quantum

Description du poste

# Sr. Financial Accountant (USI8) (2998)Independence, KS 67301## OverviewPosition TypeFull TimeJob Shift1st ShiftCategoryNon DOT - Safety Sensitive Position## Description**SUMMARY:** The Senior Financial Accountant will lead key financial functions, including financial reporting, budgeting, reconciliations, and analysis. This position is responsible for ensuring accurate, timely, and GAAP-compliant preparation of monthly financial reports. Success in this role requires strong accounting expertise, analytical thinking, and effective problem-solving skills.**DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:**Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:**Monthly Close*** Own the monthly/quarterly/yearly close process, including preparation and/or review of journal entries, account reconciliations, financial statements, and various GL analysis for one or more business units.* Proactively identify process improvements.* Support, monitor and implement cycle count processes for all Segment within Aviation to ensure inventory levels reflect the operations.* Draft inventory reports that document inventory counts, discrepancies, and other statistical data.* Track daily inventory adjustment to identify opportunities in the inventory process.* Research and perform any necessary stock adjustments.* Reconcile inventory against our ERP system and perform root cause analysis to correct any discrepancies.* Maintain the general ledger and ensure accurate recording of financial transactions by reviewing daily subledger batches.**Financial Reporting*** Responsible for managing the review and the preparation of financial statement reporting deliverables, adhering to established timelines and protocols.* Research and interpret complex accounting standards and provide guidance on their application.* Oversee and ensure proper Fixed Asset management.* Analyze actual performance against forecasted results to identify variances, trends, and key business insights.* Evaluate operational and financial data to identify cost-saving opportunities and optimize resource allocation* Collaborate with business units to gather inputs and challenge assumptions used in forecasts and budgets.**Compliance*** Serve as a primary liaison for external auditors during financial and internal audits.* Provide supporting documentation and address audit queries.* Support an internal control structure that ensures the integrity of information maintained in all financial areas.* Ensure financial reports comply with GAAP.**Other*** Participate in system implementations, such as ERP upgrades or integrations.* Aid in the implementation of ad-hoc software modules.* Assist with the financial integration of new acquisitions.* Train and mentor junior accounting staff.* Share technical expertise across the accounting team.* Partner with FP&A, Legal, Tax, and Operations teams to provide accounting guidance on business transactions.* Other duties as assigned.## Qualifications**MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:*** Bachelor’s degree in accounting.* 6+ years of relevant technical accounting experience. + CPA certification is equivalent to 3 years of public accounting experience or 4 years of corporate accounting experience.* Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting standards, and regulations.* Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks, Quantum).* Advanced MS Excel skills and experience with financial modeling and analysis.* Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities.* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.* Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.* Ability to adapt to fast-paced environment and changing business priorities.**PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:*** Master’s degree in accounting.* 8+ years relevant work experience.* Sarbanes Oxley experience.* Experience with a Big Four or national public accounting firm.**OTHER:*** The selected applicant will be subject to a background check and drug testing.