• Job Description

  Req#: 32262735174

  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:

  1. 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.
  2. Maintain billing schedules and forecasts to ensure timely invoice submissions and accurate cash collection reporting to company leadership.
  3. Ensure timely collections through the management of investigating, analyzing, escalating, and resolving invoice payments.
  4. Lead the maintenance and reconciliation of accounts receivable ledger accounts, financial statements, and reports on a monthly basis.
  5. Responsible for cash collection forecast and Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) reporting for all billing and collection efforts.
  6. Assist with month end close reconciliations including revenue recognition.
  7. Establish systems to streamline the government accounting process for travel and other expenses associated with government contracts.
  8. Identify allowable vs. unallowable costs consistent with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) part 31.
  9. Assist in the review of all expenses associated with projects and determine if they are reasonable in nature and follow all government accounting guidelines.
  10. Play an active role in government audits and maintain accountability records to include organized contract invoicing files with supporting documentation for all invoices.
  11. Prepare a variety of reports relative to unallowable and allowable spend for internal and external stakeholders.

  Basic Qualifications/Requirements:

  1. US Citizen
  2. Minimum 4+ years of project accounting experience ideally in public accounting or in a corporate setting
  3. Excellent understanding of US GAAP as well as basic auditing principles
  4. BS in Accounting (CPA part/fully qualified preferred)
  5. Experience with ERP/NetSuite & Paychex (preferred but not required)
  6. Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, with strong Excel skills
  7. Extreme attention to detail
  8. Strong team player with good communication skills
  9. Familiarity with DCAA compliance a plus

  Standard Benefits:

  1. Health/Dental/Vision
  2. 401k
  3. Casual dress code, Free snacks
  4. 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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