What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Manager position at Special Aerospace Services?
Accounting Manager
Location: Huntsville, AL
Who We Are
SAS is an aerospace and defense company specializing in engineering, hardware, products, and mission-critical communication systems to meet customer needs during the life cycle of a program or project. The SAS team provides engineering services, counter-hypersonic missile defense, mission-critical communications and technology solutions, and precision machining to defense, intelligence, and space customers. Our clients include NASA, DoD, and commercial space providers. As a lifecycle company, we have established dedicated teams to meet customer needs at any stage in the lifecycle of a program or project. Whether it is R&D, proposal support, systems engineering, digital engineering, or the manufacturing and delivery of hardware, SAS is the go-to company for engineering and hardware in the space industry.
Your Role
We seek an experienced Accounting Manager to supervise, track, and evaluate our day-to-day accounting activities. In this role, you will establish and maintain our financial status by developing and implementing systems for collecting, analyzing, verifying, and reporting financial information. You will work closely with the Corporate Controller and Chief Financial Officer to ensure our financial processes meet the highest standards of accuracy and compliance.
How You Will Be Rewarded
We provide a total rewards approach to compensation, providing incentives and benefits far beyond base salary. Compensation depends on the candidate’s work experience, education/training, and related skills.
Benefits
A comprehensive package that supports not just the individual but also their family. This includes a robust bonus structure, unlimited PTO, competitive health coverage, 401K match, fitness reimbursements, Pet Insurance, and our Good Grades Program to support your children’s educational success. Corporate Giving & Volunteer Programs: A firm commitment to community involvement, with ample opportunities for our team members to lead and participate in volunteer initiatives. Professional Growth: Lead critical projects and drive innovation at the forefront of the aerospace sector within the SAS Platform.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage daily operations of the accounting department, including:
- Month-end and year-end processes
- Accounts payable and receivable
- Weekly payables and cash receipts
- General ledger management
- Payroll administration
- Revenue and expenditure variance analysis
- Capital assets reconciliations
- Debt activity tracking
- Oversee the production of periodic financial reports
- Ensure all reports comply with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) or other applicable financial reporting standards
- Audit accounts to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations
- Coordinate with external auditors and provide necessary information for the annual external audit
- Ensure adherence to local, state, and federal government requirements
- Present recommendations to management regarding short- and long-term financial objectives and policies
- Assign projects and direct staff to ensure accuracy and compliance in all financial activities
- Review cost pools and monitor variances from provisional rates
- Ensure compliance with ICS reporting
- Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned
REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (Master’s degree preferred)
- CPA and/or CMA certification highly desired
- 7-10 years of experience in Government Contracting Accounting
- Proven experience with percentage-of-completion revenue recognition and a solid understanding of ASC 606 Revenue Recognition
- Advanced computer skills with proficiency in MS Office
- Experience with accounting software; familiarity with Unanet or Deltek is preferred.
- Ability to manipulate and analyze large amounts of data
- Detail-oriented with a passion for accuracy
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to direct and supervise a team
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- In-depth knowledge of accounting principles, standards, and regulations
The background check and drug screen will be required prior to any hire. Due to our status as a federal contractor, US citizenship is required across all our roles.
Special Aerospace Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It prohibits discrimination, retaliation, or any type of harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, citizenship, immigration status, or any other legally protected status in employment, including in hiring, firing, and recruiting decisions. All applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States for positions at SAS. There may be limited circumstances in which a law, regulation, executive order, or government contract would require certain citizenship; only in those limited circumstances would SAS require certain citizenship status to comply with the relevant law, regulation, executive order, or government contract applicable to that position. For all other positions, SAS does not consider an applicant’s citizenship but only requires that the applicant be authorized to work lawfully in the United States. If a position is one that falls under export control laws and regulations requiring authorization from the U.S. government to access export-controlled items, any hiring is contingent on the applicant passing the export compliance assessment, which is separate from the I-9 process, for that specific position.
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