Job Description
Job Description
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:
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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.
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Maintain billing schedules and forecasts to ensure timely invoice submissions accurate cash collection reporting to company leadership.
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Ensure timely collections through the management of investigating, analyzing, escalating, and resolving invoice payments.
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Lead the maintenance and reconciliation of accounts receivable ledger accounts, financial statements, and reports on a monthly basis.
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Responsible for cash collection forecast and Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) reporting for all billing and collection efforts.
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Assists with month end close reconciliations including revenue recognition.
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Establish systems to streamline the government accounting process for travel and other expenses associated with government contracts.
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Identify allowable vs. unallowable costs consistent with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) part 31.
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Assist in the review of all expenses associated with projects and determine if they are reasonable in nature and follow all government accounting guidelines.
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Play an active role in government audits and maintain accountability records to include organized contract invoicing files with supporting documentation for all invoices.
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Prepare a variety of reports relative to unallowable and allowable spend for internal and external stakeholders.
Basic Qualifications/Requirements:
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US Citizen
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Minimum 4+ Years of project accounting experience ideally in public accounting or in a corporate setting
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Excellent understanding of US GAAP as well as basic auditing principles
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BS in Accounting (CPA part/fully qualified preferred)
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Experience with ERP/NetSuite & Paychex (preferred but not required)
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Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, with strong Excel skills
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Extreme attention to detail
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Strong team player with good communication skills
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Familiarity with DCAA compliance a plus
Standard Benefits:
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Health/Dental/Vision
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401k
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Casual dress code, Free snacks
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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
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