Senior Accountant IV at Firefly Aerospace in TX

Job description

• The Senior Accountant will play a crucial role in the general ledger close process, U.S. GAAP financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with internal control requirements. This position requires a detail-oriented individual with strong analytical skills, a thorough understanding of accounting principles, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. The ideal candidate will bring good experience and work ethic to the table while being open to learning and adapting to changing priorities in fast paced environment. Being familiar with a Sox Compliant environment is important for this position.

Responsibilities

• General Ledger Close: Participate in and help lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes to meet internal and external financial reporting deadline requirements, including preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Financial Reporting: Assist in the preparation of timely and accurate financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Support additional internal financial reporting and compliance with external reporting requirements and related disclosures.
• Internal Controls Compliance: Ensure compliance with internal control over financial reporting requirements. Assist in the documentation, testing, and remediation of internal controls over financial reporting.
• Technical Accounting: Assist with researching and documenting technical accounting issues, ensuring proper application of accounting pronouncements and company policies.
• Audit Support: Prepare schedules and provide support for internal and external audits.
• Ad-hoc Analysis & Projects: Perform ad-hoc financial analysis and participate in special projects as assigned.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with other departments (e.g., FP&A, Operations, Legal) to ensure accurate financial information and support business needs.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Experience in a publicly traded company, a manufacturing company and/or public accounting firm (Big 4 or national firm preferred) auditing public clients is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, complex formulas) and ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle).
• Experience with close automation software like FloQast desirable
• Experience with T&E expense modules desirable – Navan, Concur, etc.
• CPA designation or active pursuit of CPA is preferred.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a collaborative team member.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience.

Skills

Required

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• FloQast
• Navan
• Concur

Benefits

• Firefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees, including generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles, parental leave, educational reimbursement, short term disability, and flexible PTO options.