Viasat · 1 month ago
Senior Corporate Accountant, Government Accounting
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$90K/yr - $168K/yr
5+ years expViasat is a company focused on delivering connections that change the world. They are seeking a Senior Corporate Accountant to lead financial processes and ensure compliance with government accounting standards within their Government Accounting team.
InternetOptical CommunicationTelecommunications
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead the monthly and quarterly financial close process for cost accounting, ensuring timely and accurate results
Execute key cost accounting tasks including the allocation of intermediary cost pools, reviewing Indirect Rates, and performing Over/Under Analysis
Prepare and submit accurate journal entries for the month-end close, primarily focused on cost pool allocations within the Oracle/SAP system
Analyze trends and anomalies by reviewing headcount and square footage data to ensure data integrity and proper cost distribution
Evaluate FP&A budgets against historical actuals to ensure forecasted cost pools and bases are accurately aligned and reflected in the allocation models
Administer and maintain the Oracle General Ledger Cost Accounting environment
Review and approve newly established cost centers in Oracle/SAP, ensuring proper setup of cost centers to their appropriate parent accounts within the Oracle hierarchy
Lead the configuration, testing, and implementation of new or updated cost allocation rules and processes within the Oracle General Ledger Allocations module to drive accurate financial reporting
Collaborate with US and international entities to ensure the timely and accurate submission of financial data and adherence to relevant accounting standards
Serve as a primary point of contact for Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) auditors, determining the appropriate internal experts for each request and directly resolving complex audit inquiries
Ensure all cost accounting practices and documentation comply with DCAA/Government contracting requirements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, plus 5+ years of relevant experience, ideally including cost accounting (specifically cost absorption)
Proven ability to perform complex accounting analysis and research using historical, current, and projected financial data
High-level proficiency in financial applications, particularly MS Excel, and familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle/SAP)
Familiarity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Excellent project management and organizational skills to schedule, coordinate, and meet established deadlines
Excellent written and oral communication skills and a proven ability to build strong internal relationships
Must be diligent, adaptable, flexible, and comfortable working both independently and in a team environment to manage evolving business and audit demands
U.S. Citizenship is required
Preferred
CPA License
Big 4 public accounting experience
DCAA Audit Experience is a plus
ERP system experience (Oracle/SAP S4 HANA preferred)
Benefits
Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.
Company
Viasat
Viasat is a global communications company that offers satellite services.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.16BKey Investors
UK Space AgencyNASA
2025-11-21Grant· $1.15M
2024-09-09Post Ipo Debt· $1.98B
2023-09-13Post Ipo Debt· $733.4M
Leadership Team
Andy Lincoln
Chief Engineer
Don Buchman
President Aviation
Recent News
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