What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Accountant position at Safran Defense & Space, Inc. Optronics?
Safran DSI Business Unit: Optronics (formerly Optics 1)
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, Geospatial AI, Optronics, Space Solutions, and Testing & Telemetry.
Headquartered in Bedford, NH, Safran DSI Optronics (formerly Optics 1) is a global leader in full-service design and production of electro-optic and navigation systems. Leveraging core competencies in defense technologies, Optronics provides unmatched, first-class mission solutions for military and law enforcement personnel.
We have a high-paced, high-energy environment focused on acknowledging individual and team successes, as well as overall growth. Optronics is a community that cares about the mission of our customers. Our team believes in supporting and enriching our community through engagement; whether that means giving back to our troops, veterans and their families, investing in next generation innovators through STEM education, or higher education initiatives, giving back is an important part of who we are as a team.
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 Sr. 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:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions including, but not limited to:
- Possess a strong understanding of financial transactions and financial statements
- Responsible for posting of weekly labor distribution entry and bi-weekly payroll expenses
- Maintain labor distribution reconciliations and provide weekly labor reporting to managers
- Administration of Unanet (timekeeping system) including timesheet adjustments and resource assignments
- Prepare reconciliations for a variety of accounts
- Create and distribute monthly reports related to Inventory, Product Line Profitability, IR&D, etc.
- Management of cross-business unit account tracking and settlement
- Monitor standard costs and correct errors or inconsistencies
- Provide meaningful and accurate forecasts to assist leadership with decision making
- Key contributor to internal and external audits
- Prepare and post monthly journal entries
- Support month-end close activities
- Assist in transfer pricing processes and calculations
- Ad hoc reporting as needed
- Special projects as requested
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:
- Minimum of an Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in accounting/finance or related field.
- Minimum five 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
- U.S. Citizen or Protected Individual status required
IDEALLY, YOU’LL ALSO HAVE:
- Knowledge in Federal Acquisition Regulation and Cost Accounting Standards
- Prior experience working in an ITAR compliant environment or for a DoD federal contractor
- Business Intelligence experience
- SAP experience
- Knowledge of French Language a “plus”.
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).
Nearest Major Market: Manchester
Nearest Secondary Market: Nashua
