Senior Accountant

Safran DSI Business Unit: Attollo Engineering

ABOUT OUR MISSION:

Join the forefront of innovation and make an impact at Safran Defense & Space, Inc.!

Safran Defense & Space Inc. (Safran DSI), headquartered in Arlington, Va., is a leading U.S. aerospace company dedicated to supporting national defense and space missions. As a trusted partner to the U.S. armed forces, government agencies, and commercial sectors, Safran DSI delivers advanced technology solutions through its specialized business units: Assured PNT, Attollo Engineering, Geospatial AI, Optronics, Space Solutions, and Testing & Telemetry.

Attollo Engineering is a designer and manufacturer of cutting-edge infrared cameras and laser sensor systems for defense and industrial applications. Leveraging extensive expertise in the electro-optical market, systems design, and packaging, Attollo delivers superior solutions for system integrators, original equipment manufacturers, and custom applications. Their commitment to quality engineering empowers Safran DSI to provide innovative and reliable technology to its partners.

If you’re ready to join our mission and serve those who serve, Safran DSI is the perfect place for you to take your career to the next level. Make a real difference and be part of something extraordinary. Apply now and help us build the future of defense and space.

POSITION PROFILE:

The Senior Accountant will be an integral member of the accounting team and responsible for a variety of accounting functions. The qualified candidate will work under minimal supervision as part of a small team and be an individual contributor. A detail-oriented individual with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously will be best suited for this position.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Possess a strong understanding of financial transactions and financial statements
• Participate in the monthly financial statements close process in accordance with GAAP
• Perform general ledger maintenance and account reconciliations
• Prepare and post monthly journal entries
• Responsible for customer invoicing and collections
• Maintain and monitor overhead, G&A and fringe rate structures
• Analyze variances between actual vs. budgeted indirect rates
• Ensure that adequate financial controls are implemented and followed
• Recommend and implement process improvements to increase accuracy and compliance
• Assist in preparing forecasts and the annual budget
• Create and distribute weekly or monthly internal management reports related to Program/Product cost progression, Inventory, Product Line Profitability, IR&D, etc.
• Key contributor to internal and external audits
• Assist with tax filings and sales tax compliance on an as needed basis
• Support ERP activities as necessary
• Ad hoc reporting as needed
• Special projects as requested 

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.

• Minimum four years’ experience in accounting or finance
• Strong knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• ERP experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment
• Excellent analytical, organizational, verbal and written skills
• Requires U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident Status required

IDEALLY, YOU’LL ALSO HAVE:

• CPA Certification
• Knowledge in Cost Accounting Standards
• Prior experience working in an ITAR compliant environment or for a DoD federal contractor
• Business Intelligence experience
• SAP experience
• QuickBooks experience
• Ability to handle very large data sets in Microsoft Excel

TRAVEL: Little travel is expected for this position, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be required

SALARY RANGE: $100,000-$115,000 annual salary, plus participation in individual performance bonus plan.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

EOE/AA/M/F/Vets – US Protected Individual status required (US citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee, refugee or temporary resident (as defined at 8 USC 1160(a).