Accountant I

Who We Are: 

• CAE Vision: Our vision is to be the worldwide partner of choice in defense and security, and civil aviation by revolutionizing our customers’ training and critical operations with digitally immersive solutions to elevate safety, efficiency and readiness. 

• CAE Defense & Security Mission: CAE's Defense and Security business unit focuses on helping prepare military customers to develop and maintain the highest levels of mission readiness. 

• CAE Values: Empowerment, Innovation, Excellence, Integrity and OneCAE make us who we are and we strive to make a difference in the world while helping each other succeed. 

What We Have to Offer: 

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package and flexibility that promotes work-life balance 

• A work environment where all employees are valued, respected and safe 

• Freedom to succeed by enabling team members to deliver, take initiatives and make decisions 

• Recognition, professional development, advancement and having fun! 

Summary  

The Accountant analyzes monthly indirect actuals compared to budget data, updates budgets monthly and prepare budget packages, as well as other relevant month end closing tasks. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities  

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

• Analyze indirect expenses monthly to ensure proper accounting treatment and prepare corrections as needed 

• Analyze indirect spend trend and provide feedback to executive leadership 

• Prepare monthly reporting requirement for DCAA and DCMA 

• Act as liaison between DCAA, DCMA and CAE; including supporting various audits, like Incurred Cost and Forward Pricing Rate Proposals 

• Prepare monthly budget packages, work with budget owners for updates 

• Annually work with budget owners to develop upcoming fiscal year budgets, assist in preparing the Forward Pricing Rate Proposals and Incurred cost submissions 

• Process overheads for monthly, prepare reconciliations, monthly journal checks and other various ERP processes for close 

• Update forecasting tools for headcount and budget updates  

• Monthly review accurate headcount reporting and prepare labor corrections as needed 

Qualifications and Education Requirements  

• Microsoft office with a focus on Excel 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills 

• Strong analytical skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

• Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.  

Preferred Skills  

• Costpoint experience 

• Adaptive experience 

• FPRP, Incurred Cost Submission and Government Compliance experience a plus 

Security Responsibilities  

Must comply with all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures.  Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form. Shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know. Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval.  All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources.   

•  Incumbent must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance.  

Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.  

Work Environment  

This job operates in a professional office environment, with routine use of computers. The office setting is more of an open seating arrangement, so must be able to work with surrounding distractions. 

Ex: This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.  

 Ex: Must be able to work in confined spaces for long periods. 

Physical Demands  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.   

Other Duties  

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.  

CAE USA Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to any protected characteristic, including disability and protected veteran status, as defined under federal, state, or local laws. 

Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process.  If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at hrops@caemilusa.com