JOB SUMMARY

The Accountant for Alloy Surfaces Company (ASC) is responsible for supporting accounting and finance functions and performing crucial accounting and finance activities, including journal entries, account reconciliation, cash forecasting, and supporting various audits. The Accountant ensures that all internal reporting is completed accurate and timely within the company's deadlines and plays a vital role in financial analysis and corporate reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Execute month-end close activities, including preparing and reviewing journal entries and account reconciliations

Ensure data integrity and provide reporting and analysis, including setting up contracts in the accounting system, and communicating and coordinating with other departments

Support the annual budget and monthly forecast processes

Perform monthly balance sheet and income statement (General Ledger) fluctuation analysis

Prepare and improve weekly cash forecasts for submission to Corporate

Identify and implement improvements to cash forecasting reports and data

Provide audit support for internal, public, workers' compensation, 401(k), and other audits as required

Monitor accounts receivable and collaborate with the Contracts department and customers to determine payment status

Prepare tax schedules as required by outside tax preparers

Assist the Controller with departmental financial reviews and process improvements

Assist in performing various government contracting duties, including indirect rates, allocation of indirect costs, changes in cost accounting practices, investigations and disputes, regulatory compliance and risk mitigation

Identify areas for operational improvement to increase efficiency and effectiveness

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures, including but not limited to the Code of Conduct, U.S. Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, and the Chemring Operational Framework

Ensure the Group ethos of all employees going home safely at the end of their working day is adhered to

Promote a high standard of ethical behavior and adherence to the Group's core values, and promote a culture of honesty and integrity across ASC

Comply with government and corporate laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures

Special projects and additional duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

N/A

Requirements

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting required

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of four years of accounting, finance, or audit experience

Experience working in a regulated manufacturing and/or aerospace and defense company preferred

ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Must be eligible to obtain and/or maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance commensurate with the level of facility clearance

Experience using Microsoft D365 and Power BI is a plus

Knowledge of Government Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and/or IFRS is a plus

Knowledge of financial accounting principles, practices and procedures

Advanced proficiency with MS Excel, including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables

Excellent organizational, written and oral communication skills

Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and analytical abilities

Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with individuals at all levels

PHYSICAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving objects, weighing up to 10 pounds occasionally and/or a negligible amount of weight frequently. Involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Use of computer.

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential job functions of this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Employees will be expected to perform other job functions and duties as may be needed and/or required.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Alloy Surfaces Company (ASC) is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

The "Know Your Rights" Poster is available here: EEO Know Your Rights

ASC EEO Policy Statement is available here: EEO Policy Statement

ASC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to hr@alloysurfaces.com or call (703) 574-6049 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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