Staff Accountant

AEVEX; Solana Beach (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Disability and Life insurance

Professional development funds

Employee Assistance Plan

Job summary

AEVEX, headquartered in Solana Beach, CA, is seeking an experienced Staff Accountant to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will perform a wide range of accounting activities, including month-end close, reconciliations, and financial analysis to support accurate reporting.

The role requires knowledge of GAAP, DFARS familiarity, and the ability to obtain a security clearance. Responsibilities include intercompany eliminations, journal entries, audits support, and policy improvements, with

Qualifications

• 3+ years of full-cycle accounting with emphasis on General Ledger.
• Government contracting or defense industry experience a plus.
• Must be able to obtain and hold a security clearance (US citizenship required).
• ERP systems experience (Unanet/Deltek) required.
• Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform bank reconciliations and track weekly cash postings.
• Month-end close duties including recurring tasks, journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Maintain subledgers and amortization schedules.
• Research and reconcile discrepancies for assigned account reconciliations.
• Reconcile intercompany accounts and prepare monthly elimination entries.
• Record deposits and customer payments.
• Monitor accounting transactions to be in compliance with GAAP, DFARS and company policy.
• Support financial statement preparation and account fluctuation analysis.
• Assist with internal and external audits.
• Assist with developing and improving accounting policies, guidelines and internal controls.
• Maintain documentation and procedures in accordance with company policy.
• Analyze data and create ad hoc reports as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

DFARS familiarity

Security clearance

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Unanet

Deltek

Excel

Word

Outlook

BlackLine

Job description

AEVEX is looking for an experienced Staff Accountant!

The ideal candidate will be possessing hands-on accounting experience and an in depth understanding of accounting principles and company practices. Our Staff Accountant performs a wide range of accounting activities and financial analysis including month end activities, reporting and various reconciliations.

Essential Functions:

• Perform bank reconciliations and track weekly cash postings
• Perform month-end close duties including recurring tasks, journal entries and account reconciliations
• Maintain subledgers and amortization schedules
• Research and reconcile discrepancies for assigned account reconciliations
• Reconcile intercompany accounts and prepare monthly elimination entries
• Record deposits and customer payments
• Monitor accounting transactions to be in compliance with GAAP, DFARS and company policy
• Support financial statement preparation and account fluctuation analysis
• Assist with internal and external audits
• Assist with developing and improving Accounting policies, guidelines and internal controls
• Maintain documentation and procedures in accordance with company policy
• Analyze data and create ad hoc reports as needed
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Standard Essential Functions:

• Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].
• Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.
• Embodies AEVEX's cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.

Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of GAAP.
• Familiarity with DFARS a plus.
• Must be able to obtain and hold a security clearance (US citizenship required).
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
• Ability to work individually and with other team members with minimum supervision.
• Must be detail oriented with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Education / Certifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting or related discipline required.

Experience:

• 3+ years of full-cycle Accounting experience with emphasis on General Ledger.
• Government Contracting or defense industry experience a plus.
• Unanet, Deltek or other ERP systems experience required.
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) experience required.
• BlackLine software experience a plus

Physical Requirements:

• Constantly required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment.
• Constantly required repetitive movements of wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k)-retirement plan, comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company, professional development funds, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits.

About AEVEX

AEVEX, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The company's capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia.

AEVEX Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.