Accounting Assistant - (Straight Flight)

Sierra Nevada Corp

Centennial, CO

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$33.75–$38.50 Per Hour
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Software, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Receivable Management, Aerospace and Defense, Auditing, Billing, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Corporate Policies, Customer Relations, Data Entry, Detail Oriented, Document Management, Documentation, Establish Priorities, External Audit, Financial Operations, General Ledger Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Government Regulations, Internal Audit, International Trade Law, Interpersonal Skills, Intuit Quickbooks, Leading Edge Technology, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Operations Management, Organizational Skills, Reconciliation, Record Keeping, Research Skills, Revenue/Sales Reporting, Sales Tax, Tax Reporting, Team Player, United States Citizen
LOCATION
Centennial, CO
POSTED
2 days ago

The Accounting Assistant position encompasses a comprehensive range of responsibilities, primarily focusing on accounts payable (AP) functions, with additional duties in accounts receivable (AR), sales tax reporting, and month-end close processes. This role is integral to maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring efficient financial operations within the company. The combination of AP and AR responsibilities, along with involvement in tax reporting and month-end close processes, offers a comprehensive experience in accounting functions.

Primary Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable (AP):

  • Vendor Statement Reconciliation: Regularly reconcile vendor statements to ensure all invoices are accounted for and discrepancies are identified and resolved promptly.
  • Invoice Processing: Accurately code, verify, and enter AP data into automated accounting systems, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Payment Execution: Conduct weekly payments to vendors through checks, ACH, and wire transfers, maintaining accurate records of all transactions.
  • Documentation Management: Maintain organized records through back-end scanning and ensure proper record retention for auditing and compliance purposes.

Audit and Research Support:

  • Assist internal and external auditors by providing necessary documentation and conducting research as requested, facilitating smooth audit processes.

Secondary Responsibilities:

Accounts Receivable (AR) Support:

  • Act as a backup for the AR Clerk, managing invoices, tracking incoming payments, and reconciling accounts to ensure accurate financial records.

Sales Tax Reporting:

  • Prepare and submit quarterly sales tax reports, ensuring compliance with state and jurisdictional regulations.

Month-End Close:

  • Participate in the month-end closing process by reconciling general ledger accounts and ensuring all financial data is accurately recorded in both software and official books of record.

Qualifications You Must Have:

  • Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field, with typically 5 or more years of relevant experience. Higher education may substitute for experience, and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of required education.
  • Technical Proficiency: Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and experience with automated accounting systems. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Intuit Enterprise Suite (QuickBooks Online), and familiarity with Corridor software is preferred.
  • Skills: Strong attention to detail, ability to work independently, effective prioritization and multitasking skills, and excellent interpersonal and communication abilities to interface with personnel at all levels.

Additional Duties Include:

  • Journal Entries

  • Personal Property Taxes

  • Rent

  • Prepaids

  • Payroll & Payroll Taxes

  • Vacation & Bonus Accruals

  • Depreciation & Amorization

  • Intercompany Accounts

  • Close Out Books of Record

  • Reconciliations - Bank Accounts & General Ledger Accounts

  • AR Collection, Posting Customer Checks, along with Invoicing

Compensation and Benefits

  • Work Schedule: 5-day work week, Monday through Friday, minimum 40 hours per week, with a day shift from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
  • Salary: Hourly pay range of $33.75 to $38.50, equating to an annual salary of $70,000 to $80,000.
  • Benefits: Company-sponsored health benefits and 401(k) plan available at the beginning of the first full month of employment, with a company match subject to a vesting period. Personal Time Off (PTO) is also provided.

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.

Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We're known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation's most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

About the Company

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Sierra Nevada Corp

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) is a world-class prime systems integrator and electronic systems provider known for its rapid, innovative, and agile technology solutions. Fast-growing and widely diversified, SNC is a high-tech electronics, engineering, and manufacturing corporation that continues to expand its impressive portfolio of capabilities, programs, products and services.

SNC is a privately held company under the leadership of CEO, Fatih Ozmen, and President and CFO, Eren Ozmen. Over the last 30 years under the Ozmen’s leadership, SNC has remained focused on providing its customers the very best in diversified technologies to meet their needs and has a strong and proven track record of success. Headquartered in Sparks, Nevada, SNC is the Top Woman Owned Federal Contractor in the United States.

Since SNC was founded in 1963, its strong tradition has been to develop and provide high technology Electronics, Avionics, and Communications systems. Investing heavily over the years in people, processes, modern facilities, and the state-of-the-art equipment, SNC continues to enhance our technical advantage to provide innovative and cost-effective solutions to our customer’s requirements. With numerous successful and diverse acquisitions, SNC continues to acquire new capabilities as we expand our tradition of excellence into the areas of Renewable Energy, Telemedicine, Nanotechnology, Cyber, Net-Centric Operations, Microsatellites and Human Space Flight.

SNC employs an extremely talented workforce of over 2100 people most of whom are scientists, engineers, or technical personnel with college or advanced degrees, and all of whom are dedicated to satisfying our customers' needs. Our 7 different Business Areas operate from 31 locations in 16 states along with numerous customer support sites located throughout the world. Please take a look around our website as it provides much more information about SNC to include a detailed de ion of each Business Area and their respective capabilities, programs, products, and services.

COMPANY SIZE
2,500 to 4,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Other/Not Classified
FOUNDED
1963
WEBSITE
http://www.sncorp.com/