The Financial Services Restricted Program Accounting team is looking for a motivated individual to join our team as an Accountant. This individual will serve as an integral team member in support of the Company's Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable services for classified programs and will interact and collaborate with various internal and external stakeholders.
This position will be filled in Redondo Beach, CA. Working remotely is NOT an option.
* All candidates MUST have active Secret SCI level clearance to support classified programs and be able to obtain a Top Secret SCI.
Roles and responsibilities will include (but not be limited to) the following:
Interfacing with internal customers on a daily basis.
Plan and process check runs for sensitive vendor payments within compliance of purchase order and invoice terms and per established department policies and procedures.
Prepare, review, and submit classified customer billings within compliance of contract terms and conditions and per established department policies and procedures.
Reconciliation of outstanding payables and of aged receivables.
Monitors and reports incoming/outgoing cash for classified government contracts, includes providing support for banking/treasury requirements.
Prepare & post general journal entries.
Provide support for multiple types of internal & external audits.
Participate in special projects as needed.
Basic Qualifications:
Candidates will need to demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills during our interview process and provide examples of how they have driven continued success by finding and communicating opportunities for efficiencies and demonstrated problem solving skills in their work experience.
Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of relevant experience in finance, accounting or related field.
Professional experience in: Balance Sheet review/audit; Billings; Accounts Receivable; Accounts Payable; Cash Reporting; Contract Administration, Business Management
Proficiency in MS Office Suite - specifically high-level Excel skills (including: the ability to insert pivot tables, Vlookup, and conditional formatting, etc.); also with Adobe Professional.
Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance with SCI, and have the ability to obtain a Top Secret SCI
Preferred Qualifications:
Active Top Secret Clearance SCI
Experience with: SAP (ECC and/or S4)
Professional experience in the Aerospace & Defense industry (specifically government contracting), and within a Financial Services team.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree and 2 years relevant experience in finance or accounting
- Experience with balance sheet review/audit, billings, accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash reporting, contract administration
- High-level Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, conditional formatting) and proficiency in MS Office
- Proficiency with Adobe Professional
- Active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance
- U.S. Citizenship
- Ability to obtain Top Secret clearance (SCI eligibility)
- Ability to work on-site in Redondo Beach, CA (no remote option)
- Exceptional interpersonal and problem-solving skills demonstrated in past experience
- Active Top Secret clearance with SCI
- Experience with SAP (ECC and/or S4)
- Experience in Aerospace & Defense government contracting within Financial Services
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Retirement Support — 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.
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