Manager, General Accounting
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Job Location:
El Segundo, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 127100 - 190600
Posted on:
26-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nations space programs solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space delivering innovative solutions that span satellite launch ground and cyber systems for defense civil and commercial customers. When you join our team youll be part of a special collection of problem solvers thought leaders and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.
Job Summary
The Aerospace Corporation is seeking an accounting professional with strong experience to manage our General Accounting this key role you will oversee the operations of our daily general accounting functions such as month-end and year-end close weekly invoicing of our primary customer labor cash management fixed assets and the subsidiarys accounting. Come join Aerospace! We are looking for a team player with a positive attitude who can go the extra mile!
The selected candidate will be required to work full-time on-site at our facility in El Segundo CA.
What Youll Be Doing
- Lead and manage the daily operations of the General Accounting Department
- Lead train develop and motivate department personnel.
- Oversee month-end and year-end close contract billings cash management fixed assets labor cash receipts account reconciliations and chart of accounts.
- Monitor corporate cash flow / funding.
- Ensure costs are recorded in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
- Maintain internal controls; design and implement internal controls as needed.
- Communicate accounting policies and procedures; update accounting policies and procedures as needed
- Interface with internal and external auditors; provide general and detailed information in response to audit requests.
- Develop and implement process improvements with an emphasis on accuracy and efficiency.
- Oversee documentation and update of department desk procedures and process flows to ensure all key departmental activities are documented.
- Improve processes through system improvements.
- Work on special projects as needed.
- Interfaces with senior management.
What You Need to be Successful - Accounting Manager
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in Accounting Business Finance or a related field.
- Six or more years of progressively responsible experience in accounting with a proven understanding of accounting principles and GAAP.
- Strong understanding of internal controls.
- Experience interfacing with and responding to auditors.
- Strong computer skills with proficiency in Excel; including data analysis.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills both written and verbal.
How You Can Stand Out
It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:
- CPA certification and/or public accounting experience.
- M.S. in Accounting or an MBA.
- Supervisory experience in general accounting field.
- Experience in general accounting operations including month-end and year-end close processes.
- Proficiency with SAP or other large ERP systems.
- Experience in designing and implementing internal controls.
- Experience in developing and implementing process improvements with system implementations considered a plus.
- Experience in documenting desk procedures.
- Familiarity with and understanding of FAR and CAS.
- Experience in analyzing large sets of data using Microsoft Excel Power Query and/or Power Pivot.
We offer a competitive compensation package where youll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education experience knowledge and skills.
(Min - Max)
$127100 - $190600Pay Basis: AnnualLeadership Competencies
Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee regardless of level and role can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders we want individuals who:
- Operate Strategically
- Lead Change
- Engage with Impact
- Foster Innovation
- Deliver Results
Ways We Reward Our Employees
During your interview process our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.
Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:
Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
Paid holidays sick time and vacation
Standard and alternate work schedules including telework options
401(k) Plan Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8% 10% or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
Flexible spending accounts
Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
Relocation assistance
Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
Education assistance programs
An inclusive work environment built on teamwork flexibility and respect
We are all unique from various backgrounds and all walks of life yet one thing bonds all of us to each otherthe belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.
Equal Opportunity Commitment
The Aerospace Corporation is an equalopportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race age sex (including pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender gender identity or expression colorreligiongeneticinformation marital status ancestry national origin protected veteran status physical disability medical condition mental disability or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If youre an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by emailat .You can also reviewKnow Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Internal Audit
- Supervising
- Data Entry
- Compliance
- Customer Service
- Accounting & Finance
- General Ledger Accounting
- IFRS
- External Audit
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP
- Payroll
- Financial statement
- ACCA
- CPA
About Company
Aerospace operates the only federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) committed exclusively to the space enterprise. Our technical experts span every discipline of space-related science and engineering.
