Staff Accountant - Supply Chain Accounting

Viasat; Carlsbad (CA); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Viasat in Carlsbad, CA is seeking a Supply Chain Accounting professional to join Accounting Operations. You will record and analyze transactions related to inventory, leased assets, and intercompany activity as part of the month-end close.

This hybrid, site-based role blends office collaboration with remote work; you will work from the Carlsbad office at least 3 days per week and remotely the rest. If you bring 3+ years in accounting and GAAP knowledge, plus Excel proficiency and strong

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in business/Accounting with progress toward a professional designation.
• 3+ years of accounting experience.
• Basic understanding of GAAP.
• Proficient in Excel (intermediate).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• US Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries related to inventory, leased assets and intercompany transactions as part of month-end close.
• Monthly account analysis and review of source documents.
• Investigate and resolve inventory and leased-asset issues with the business.
• Run transaction processes and reports for month-end close, including order settlements.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations and supporting papers.
• Assist in year-end audits, statutory audits, tax filings and ad hoc requests.
• Participate in inventory/leased-asset projects and process improvements.

Skills

Accounting experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

US Citizenship

Education

Associate degree or higher in Business Administration with Accounting/Finance concentration

Progress toward professional accounting designation

CPA certification

Tools

SAP

Blackline

Job description

About us

One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we’re on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We’re looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.

What you’ll do

As a key member of the Supply Chain Accounting team in Accounting Operations, you will work in a fast-paced environment to record and analyze transactions related to inventory; leased assets and related intercompany transactions, as well as work to simplify accounting processes.

**This is a hybrid, site-based role that offers the perfect blend of office collaboration and remote flexibility. Employees will work from our Carlsbad office at least 3 days (60%) per week within a standard five-day workweek, with the remaining days worked remotely.

The day-to-day

• Preparation of journal entries related to inventory; leased assets and related intercompany transactions and eliminations, as part of the month end close process
• Monthly account analysis and review of related source documents
• Working closely with business to investigate and resolve issues related to inventory and leased assets
• Running transaction processes and reports in accounting system, as part of month end close process; including order settlements; preparation of other monthly reporting
• Preparation of monthly balance sheet reconciliations and other supporting working papers
• Provisions of assistance in completion of year-end audit, statutory account audits, tax filings and other ad hoc requests
• Participation in special projects regarding inventory and leased assets, including process improvement

What you’ll need

• Associate's degree or higher in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting/Finance, with progress towards a professional accounting designation
• 3+ years of experience in an accounting role
• Basic understanding of General Accounting Principles
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (intermediate level of knowledge)
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communications skills, both written and verbal is required
• Strong organizational skills
• US Citizenship is required

What will help you on the job

• Experience with SAP and Blackline would be an asset
• CPA Certified

Salary range

$63,000.00 - $99,500.00 / annually.For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role is $78,500.00- $117,500.00/ annually

At Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Learn more about Viasat’s comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness at https://careers.viasat.com/benefits.

EEO Statement

Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here.