The Aerospace Corporation · 11 hours ago
Billing & Invoicing Accountant
El Segundo, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$75K/yr - $143K/yr
6+ years expThe Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. They are seeking a Billing & Invoicing Staff Accountant to prepare, distribute, and reconcile timely and accurate invoices for government and commercial space clients, ensuring compliance with contract and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements.
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Responsibilities
Prepare accurate invoices with supporting documentation based on contract requirements, corporate practices, and government regulations
Maintain billing schedules to ensure timely contract invoicing
Keep actively engaged with the Contract Billing Manager and the Billing Team
Assist internal and external customers regarding invoice inquiries
Prepare general ledger journal entries to record billed and unbilled activity during the fiscal month with related account reconciliations and analysis
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline is required
A minimum of (6) or more years of progressive experience preparing, reviewing, and submitting accurate invoices and/or financial reports to multiple government customers within prescribed deadlines is required
Experience with government contracting regulations (e.g., FAR, DFAR, NASA), rates (e.g., overhead, CAS-414, and fee) and different contract types (CPFF, FFP, T&M, Grants, etc.)
Experience working with SAP S/4HANA and MS Excel
Position requires working a standard 5-day schedule and working more than standard working hours during our fiscal year-end close and corporate audit (September through December)
A minimum of (10) or more years of progressive experience preparing, reviewing, and submitting accurate invoices and/or financial reports to multiple government customers within prescribed deadlines is required
Preferred
Advanced hands-on experience with SAP S4/Fiori and advanced Microsoft Excel (Dynamic tables, Power Query, and/or Power Pivot) is preferred
Strong knowledge of accounting standards, practices, and procedures
Experience preparing journal entries, general ledger account reconciliations, and performing month-end close activities
Experience submitting electronic invoices using Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) and/or Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) and other methods as required by the contract
Experience preparing supporting schedules for inclusion in Incurred Cost Claim filings
CPA with public accounting experience is strongly desired
Benefits
Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
Flexible spending accounts
Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
Relocation assistance
Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
Education assistance programs
An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect
Company
The Aerospace Corporation
As the government’s preeminent space innovation partner, Aerospace brings technical expertise to advance the nation's missions in space.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Tanya Pemberton
President & CEO
Ashley Kowalski
Project Leader - International Partnerships
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