Job Summary General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.

This person will contribute to two teams responsible for (a) the application of technical accounting literature to transactions and balances, with focus on complex, nonroutine transactions, and (b) the documentation of business processes and internal controls. This individual must be able to work swiftly and multi-task to complete both near-term and long-range work product deadlines. The ideal candidate will possess the abilities to understand complicated topics and apply critical thinking to their facts-and-circumstances details, discern the nuances involved in foreseeing the direct and indirect consequences of applied guidance to existing and pending transactions, and develop informed recommendations. Strong communications skill with ability to interact with multiple levels of management is of critical importance. This position exercises judgment within generally defined precedents, company policies, and supervisory direction to ensure that completed tasks for both financial accounting and internal control activities meet overall objectives. This person responds to inquiries, identifies issues, and assists in developing solutions to complex and diverse challenges concerning a variety of information, much of which is confidential and sensitive and require tact and discretion in handling.

 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Thoroughly research and evaluate the technical accounting implications of specific business transactions including, but not limited to, revenue recognition, leasing, business combinations, and consolidations. As needed, prepare technical accounting memos to document the proper accounting presentation and disclosure consequences for review by management and external auditors.
• Participate in the accounting team’s update, refinement and implementation of the company’s accounting policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with other accounting personnel during monthly close to ensure that various accounting transactions comply with US GAAP and company policies.
• Contribute to the internal controls team’s efforts to work with control owners, evaluate control design gaps, and complete process and controls documentation.
• Contribute analyses and recommendations of needed processes and internal control improvements.
• Support audits by interacting with multiple teams within the Company and with the external auditors.
• Participate in special projects, as needed.
• Maintain the strict confidentiality of all information.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.


Job Qualifications:

• Typically requires a bachelor's or master's degree in accounting, finance or related discipline along with six or more years of progressive experience in accounting with a bachelor's degree or five or more years of experience with a master's degree. Equivalent professional experience may be substituted in lieu of education.
• At least 4 years of public accounting experience within a Big 4 firm or national firm prefer.
• Prior experience in a financial reporting support role within a registrant or a private company a plus.
• Experience at a government contractor a plus.
• Must possess and maintain an active CPA license.
• Demonstrated understanding and experience in applying authoritative US GAAP to complex, non-routine transactions.
• Experience with evaluating and recommending improvements to internal control processes and systems either from an independent audit or within a company environment is desired.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required to accurately document and report findings and recommendations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; comfort in interacting with people who work in different functional areas of the company.
• Able to multitask efficiently and meet deadlines. Must be able to balance independent work with contributing to a team environment.
• Must be open to continuous learning.
• Strong competency in Word and Excel and willingness to learn new systems. Knowledge/experience with ERP business systems is desired (SAP preferable).
• Maintain a high degree of professional ethics and integrity.

Salary:$89,180 - $155,825