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Applied Composites · 3 days ago

Manager, Accounting

Los Alamitos, Los Alamitos, CA, US

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$120K/yr - $140K/yr

10+ years exp

Applied Composites is a leading provider of complex composite components and assemblies for the aerospace, defense, and space systems markets. The Accounting Manager will oversee the general ledger close process, financial reporting, and internal controls, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and managing cash forecasting and bank reconciliations.

AerospaceManufacturingService Industry

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Monitor and ensure timely, accurate daily liquidity reporting

Manage cash forecasting and bank reconciliations

Coordinate payments through banking portals for Controller approval

Lead and support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes

Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis

Review journal entries and reconciliations prepared by other team members

Assist in the preparation of timely, accurate financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP

Forecast and budget annually and quarterly, and provide updates monthly

Support internal financial reporting and compliance with external reporting requirements

Ensure compliance with internal controls over financial reporting

Assist in documenting, testing, and remediating internal controls

Research and document technical accounting issues

Ensure proper application of accounting standards and company policies

Manage Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable

Collaborate with Financial analyst in forecasting and variance analysis

Capitalize on opportunities for process improvements

Clarify, document, and implement process changes

Collaborate with IT and other departments on system enhancements

Prepare audit schedules and provide support for internal and external audits

Perform ad-hoc financial analysis

Support special projects as assigned by management

Partner with FP&A, Operations, Programs, and IT to ensure accurate financial information and support business needs

Other duties may be assigned

Qualification

U.S. GAAPAccounting softwareFinancial analysisASC 606ASC 842Payroll reportingTax reportingManagerial experienceAnalytical skillsProcess improvementAerospace experienceMicrosoft OfficePower BICommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

10+ years of progressive accounting and financial analysis experience

1-3 years in a supervisory or managerial capacity

3+ years of experience in payroll and tax reporting

ASC 606 and ASC 842 experience

Contract accounting, government contracting/subcontracting experience

Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements

Proficiency in ERP/accounting software and advanced Excel skills

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills

Strong communication and interpersonal abilities

Preferred

CPA, CMA, or Master's in Accounting

Aerospace/Defense industry experience

Familiarity with DOA, FAR, and cost pool/allocations

Experience in a prototyping or rapid development environment

Proficiency with Power BI and Microsoft Office tools

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Short and long-term disability coverage

Accident insurance

Critical illness insurance

Basic and supplemental life insurance

Employee assistance plan

Retirement savings and matching

Tuition reimbursement

Other developmental opportunities

Company

Applied Composites

Applied Composites is a leading provider of complex composite components, assemblies, engineering, and tooling to the aerospace, defense, and space systems markets.

Founded in 1982

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

501-1000 employees