What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Accountant position at Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc.?
PROJECT ACCOUNTANT
Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc. (ESAero) is seeking a Project Accountant to join our finance department. ESAero is a growing aerospace company in the San Luis Obispo area and provides various services which include but are not limited to rapid system development, on-demand niche engineering, hands-on development/testing, and small UAS aerospace system manufacturing.
**This position is fully on-site at ESAero in San Luis Obispo, CA**
Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Project Accountant:
Manage the preparation, processing, and submission of a variety of cost reimbursable, time & material, and fixed priced invoices to customers using government portals and other methods as required by the contract, customer, and company policies.
Maintain billing schedules and forecasts to ensure timely invoice submissions accurate cash collection reporting to company leadership.
Ensure timely collections through the management of investigating, analyzing, escalating, and resolving invoice payments.
Lead the maintenance and reconciliation of accounts receivable ledger accounts, financial statements, and reports on a monthly basis.
Responsible for cash collection forecast and Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) reporting for all billing and collection efforts.
Assists with month end close reconciliations including revenue recognition.
Establish systems to streamline the government accounting process for travel and other expenses associated with government contracts.
Identify allowable vs. unallowable costs consistent with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) part 31.
Assist in the review of all expenses associated with projects and determine if they are reasonable in nature and follow all government accounting guidelines.
Play an active role in government audits and maintain accountability records to include organized contract invoicing files with supporting documentation for all invoices.
Prepare a variety of reports relative to unallowable and allowable spend for internal and external stakeholders.
Basic Qualifications/Requirements:
US Citizen
Minimum 4 Years of project accounting experience ideally in public accounting or in a corporate setting
Excellent understanding of US GAAP as well as basic auditing principles
BS in Accounting (CPA part/fully qualified preferred)
Experience with ERP/NetSuite & Paychex (preferred but not required)
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, with strong Excel skills
Extreme attention to detail
Strong team player with good communication skills
Familiarity with DCAA compliance a plus
Standard Benefits:
Health/Dental/Vision
401k
Casual dress code, Free snacks
Amazing location to live, work, and play
ESAero is an equal opportunity employer
E-Verify participation required for employment.
Must present proof of authorization to work in the United States
Must be able to pass background check
Hiring Range: $70-110k Annually
Salary : $70,000 - $110,000
