Accounting Specialist

Location: Overland Park, United States of America

Thales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning, to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short-range systems, to extended protection across the entire battle-space including Airspace Mobility Solutions, Vehicles and Tactical Systems and Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar.

Accounting Specialist

Overland Park, KS (Hybrid)

Position Summary

Thales is looking for an Accounting Specialist, who will play a key role in supporting the organization's financial operations through a broad range of accounting and financial activities. In this position, you will manage accounts payable and receivable, cash management, reconciliations, and month-end close activities while helping ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records.

You will also support financial reporting, maintain compliance with internal controls and accounting policies, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of accounting processes. Your attention to detail, analytical skills, and collaborative approach will help drive operational excellence and support the organization's financial success.

Regulatory Compliance Requirements

• Must be a US Person as defined in applicable law.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Manage full-cycle accounts payable and accounts receivable, including invoice processing, payment administration, collections, billing, cash application, account reconciliations, and resolution of vendor and customer inquiries.
• Perform cash management and treasury activities, including daily cash receipts, bank reconciliations, electronic banking administration, and support for cash flow forecasting.
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of financial records by ensuring compliance with GAAP, internal controls, company policies, and audit requirements, while supporting internal and external audits.
• Analyze financial transactions, aging reports, account activity, and payment trends to identify discrepancies, mitigate financial risk, improve cash flow, and provide management reporting.
• Drive continuous process improvements by strengthening accounting controls, enhancing operational efficiency, improving data accuracy, and collaborating cross-functionally to support business objectives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant accounting experience.
• Experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger accounting, and financial reconciliations.
• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and accounting best practices.
• Experience supporting month-end close, financial reporting, and account reconciliation activities.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, ERP/accounting systems, and strong verbal and written communication skills.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer at the time of hire. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or for assuming sponsorship of an employment visa now or in the future.

Special Position Requirements

• Experience with SAP, Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF), or other enterprise financial systems.
• Experience in a manufacturing, government contracting, or multi-entity accounting environment.
• Experience supporting internal and external audits and maintaining compliance with internal controls.

Knowledge of government contract accounting requirements and applicable compliance standards.

• Demonstrated ability to identify, recommend, and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency and strengthen controls.
• Ability to travel up to 20% domestically and/or internationally as needed to support business requirements.

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This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with [a] criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal law, state law, and local ordinances.

Thales champions inclusion and we believe diversity strengthens the fabric of our culture. Thales is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

If you need an accommodation or assistance in order to apply for a position with Thales, please contact us at talentacquisition@us.thalesgroup.com.

The reference Total Target Compensation (TTC) market range for this position, inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target, is between

Total Target Cash (TTC) 60,633.75 - 102,397.00 USD Annual

This reflects how companies in a similar industry and geographic region generally pay for similar jobs. This range helps the Company make pay decisions as one data point among many. Where a position falls within this range is also dependent on other factors including - but not limited to - the employee's career path history, competencies, skills and performance, as well as the company's annual salary budget, the customer's program requirements, and the company's internal equity. Thales may offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's status protected by local, state, or federal law.

(For Internal candidate, if you need more information, please raise HR request through MyThales)

Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:

• Elective Health, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Whole Group Life w/LTC, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Plan, Identity Theft, and Pet Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan after 30 days of employment with a company contribution and a match, and with no vesting period
• Company paid holidays and Paid Time Off
• Company provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Disability, Employee Assistance Plan, and Well-being Program