El Segundo, CA30+ days ago
Prepares invoices for Aerospace government and commercial customers • Acts as primary point of contact regarding billing and invoicing inquiries as well as other functions from internal and external auditors • Leads the monthly close process by recording and reviewing journal entries, completing account reconciliations, and preparing supporting schedules • Monitors the progress of closing activities, keeping management updated while continuously seeking ways to improve the closing processes and related documentation • Prepares detailed account analyses and reconciliations for various balance sheet accounts • Reviews requests, determines scope of request, obtains documentation, and prepares for manager review before releasing to auditors • Leads and coordinates departmental projects and initiatives as assigned • Assists other Staff Accountants as needed. It would be impressive if you have one or more of the following: • Possess CPA certification with hands-on public accounting experience, demonstrating robust expertise in financial analysis, auditing, and regulatory compliance • Extensive background in general accounting functions, including month- and year-end close processes, journal entries, account reconciliations, and the preparation of audit schedules • Proven experience in preparing, reviewing, and submitting invoices for multiple clients, always meeting prescribed deadlines and ensuring accuracy • Expertise in leveraging advanced Excel functions such as VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH, SUMIFS, and PivotTables to perform complex data analyses and reporting • A strong passion for data analysis and dashboard reporting, utilizing data-driven insights to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency.