Salary: $100,000-125,000
About York
York Space Systems was founded to radically improve spacecraft affordability and reliability, transforming, and enabling next-generation space mission operations worldwide. Today, it is one of the most innovative aerospace companies, specializing in both end-to-end customer solutions and the rapid production of spacecraft platforms.
York Space Systems is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our finance team based in our Greenwood Village office. You will have the unique opportunity to partner across functions to support York’s growth and success. Ideally we need someone that has a good mix of Tax experience along with good Corporate Accounting experience.
Responsibilities
- Primary contact for all tax filings (i.e., federal income, state income, foreign income, sales/use, property, etc.)
- Liaison with third-party tax service providers and lead internal fulfillment of PBC requests
- Assist with all elements of the financial close process to ensure a timely close including:
- Preparation of month-end journal entries
- Preparation of balance sheet account reconciliations
- Preparation of variance analyses
- Preparation of management reporting
- Primary areas of focus to start will be cash accounting and its associated reporting
- Weekly cash flow forecasting
- Daily/monthly cash reconciliation
- Support implementing best-in-class practices for accounting processes as we transition to a new ERP system
- Coordinate with others to resolve discrepancies between different modules of the ERP system (i.e., inventory, COGS, and accounts payable across multiple locations)
- Determine the root cause, and consider corrective actions
- Actively participate and contribute to all required audits, management & investor reporting, and tax filings so that they are completed by established deadlines
- Investigate and resolve audit findings, account discrepancies, and issues of non-compliance
- Continuously find ways to improve departmental quality through creating efficiencies, streamlining repetitive processes, and utilizing technology
- Cross train to be back up for teammates when they are out of office
- Perform other accounting duties and support finance team members as required or assigned
Working Conditions & Physical Demands
- Typical office conditions
- Expected to work on site at least 8 hours a day, Monday-Friday
- Working with a great team is rewarding and fun—be prepared to join in team and company activities and have a good time
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting and a minimum of three (3) years of relevant, progressive accounting experience required
- Big 4 accounting experience preferred
- CPA license preferred
- Tax accounting experience required
- Expertise in ERP systems preferred, multiple ERP systems experience a plus, ERP implementation experience a plus
- Knowledge of accounting for a manufacturing environment a plus
- Experience with project-based, percentage of completion accounting a plus
- Expertise in the use of Microsoft Excel and other software programs available to maximize efficiency required
- Strong knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) required
- Ability to prioritize workload, and meet multiple deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced, frequently changing environment with little to no supervision required
- Detail orientation and problem-solving skills required
- Superior verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate successfully with people at many levels within the company required
Benefits
- In addition to compensation, York Space Systems is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance along with PTO and a 401K.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by clicking the “Apply for this position” link below. York Space Systems will be accepting applications on a rolling basis until the position is closed.
York Space Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, military or protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Must have permanent authorization to work in US. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
What We Do
York provides complete solutions for mission design, spacecraft, launch, ground, and operations. York offers complete mission solutions for both government and Fortune 500 companies from cyber-secure globally connected communications, to earth observation, and dedicated analytics platform streams. Today, York is one of the most innovative aerospace companies, specializing in both end-to-end customer solutions and the manufacturing of spacecraft platforms.
Why Work With Us
We continually question the status quo by transforming the industry to be one of constant production, deployment, and execution. We do nothing for the sole purpose of doing it because that is what has always been done, we are creating a new paradigm for the growth and financial success of the space sector and setting what the future will look like
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