Sr. Accountant

Robert Half Management Resources is recruiting for a Sr. Accountant in the Aerospace industry, based in Gardena, California for a 3+ month on-site engagement. As a Sr. Accountant, you will be tasked with a variety of responsibilities ranging from the analysis of financial reports to the maintenance of effective controls on inventory.

Responsibilities:

• Performs analysis and validation of monthly Gross Profit reports and General Ledger inputs including components of cost (Direct Labor, Material, Burden, Scrap etc.)

• Performs analysis of overtime spending trends and Direct Labor staffing levels

• Provide support in development of Annual Operating Plan for business unit

• Compute and prepare financial statements, statistical reports; prepare analyses and make recommendations resulting from the analyses

• Reconcile and update weekly KPI information timely and accurately as required by corporate goals and guidelines

• Prepare and reconcile the monthly reports for various general accounting activities including but not limited to: sales, bookings, backlog, fixed assets, and other general ledger accounts

• Prepare supporting documentation and journal entries

• Reconcile cash daily and monthly to the bank

• Maintain customer collection in accordance with payment terms and company objectives

• Perform daily accounting activities related to AR and AP as required

• Organize the filing and reference systems pertinent to general accounting activities

• Maintain effective controls on inventory / COGS and ensure compliance with Sarbanes – Oxley.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in an accounting role, preferably within the aerospace industry

• Proficient in account reconciliation, balance sheet reconciliation, and bank reconciliations

• Extensive experience with general ledger management and journal entries

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with other Microsoft Office applications

• Proven expertise in month-end close procedures

• Familiarity with NetSuite, Oracle, and SAP accounting software

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment

• CPA certification is desired but not mandatory.