Accounting Manager

Job Summary

York Space Systems is seeking an Accounting Manager to join our finance team based in our Greenwood Village, CO, office. You will partner across functions to support York’s growth and success. This is a high-profile role, and you will be expected to progressively take on more roles and responsibilities over time.

Responsibilities

• Be a subject matter expert on financial transactions in the ERP system (Oracle Fusion) and take the lead in implementing best-in-class accounting processes
• Lead all elements of the financial close process to ensure a timely close including:
  • Preparation/Review of month-end journal entries
  • Preparation/Review of balance sheet account reconciliations
  • Preparation of variance analyses
  • Preparation of management reporting
• Actively participate and contribute to all required audits and management reporting, and support tax filings so that they are completed by established deadlines
• Investigate and resolve audit findings, account discrepancies, and issues of non-compliance
• Research accounting topics to provide guidance to team
• Continuously find ways to improve departmental quality through creating efficiencies, streamlining repetitive processes, and utilizing technology
• Perform other accounting duties and support finance team members as required or assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or CPA license required
• Strong knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) required
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant, progressive accounting experience required
• Big 4 experience preferred
• Expertise in ERP systems required, expertise in multiple ERP systems a plus, ERP implementation experience a plus, Oracle experience a plus
• Expertise in the use of Microsoft Excel and other software programs available to maximize efficiency required
• Knowledge of accounting for a manufacturing environment a plus
• Ability to prioritize workload, and meet multiple deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced, frequently changing environment with little to no supervision required
• Ability to be self-motivated and able to accomplish tasks with minimal guidance 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

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

• Typical office conditions
• Expected to work on site for 8 hours a day, Monday-Friday