Senior Accountant

Arlington, Virginia, United States

Company Description

Air is the leader in Enterprise Readiness. Our mission is to establish readiness as a real-time condition that is continuously achieved. Today, a dangerous Readiness Gap exists between what the front line needs and what is delivered. Our AI-native platform, Air Enterprise Readiness, aligns development, production, delivery, and sustainment into one coordinated execution system for government agencies and industrial suppliers. By revealing true capacity, exposing real constraints, coordinating resources, and executing at the speed of operational demands, the front line gets what it needs to succeed.

Job Description

Air is seeking a Senior Accountant who combines technical excellence with a passion for impact and transparency. You will be responsible for ensuring the transparency and integrity of the
financial information that will support Air’s mission, its employees, and the national security community we serve.
 
This role is a full-time position located out of our office in Arlington, VA.
 
This role may require up to 5% travel.

Scope of Responsibilities

  • Contribute to a seamless close process, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
  • Prepare, and post monthly journal entries to ensure accurate and timely recording of financial transactions in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies.
  • Support the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements and ensure they reflect the highest level of integrity.
  • Partner in building and documenting SOX-compliant internal controls.
  • Collaborate with auditors and internal stakeholders to maintain trust and transparency.
  • Be an active participant in establishing systems and processes that positions Air for continued growth.

Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related fields.
Required Skills: 
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Ability to work independently to drive departmental improvements.
  • 4+ years of relevant experience, ideally in a blend of public accounting and corporate financial reporting.
  • Passion for mission-driven work and a belief that accurate, transparent financial reporting underpins trust and accountability.
  • Adaptability in fast-moving environments.
  • Ability to identify tasks that need completing without being instructed.
  • CPA or CPA candidate strongly preferred.
Desired Skills: 
  • Experience working within a SOX-compliant control environment.
  • Strong understanding of Information Produced by Entity (IPE) and Management Review Control (MRC) procedures.
  • Strong understanding of the SOC report review process.
  • NetSuite experience.
  • Carta experience.
  • Experience drafting financial statements and footnote disclosures.
  • Experience researching accounting standards.
  • Experience drafting technical accounting memorandums.
  • Understanding of public company filing requirements.
We firmly believe that past performance is the best indicator of future performance.  If you thrive while building solutions to complex problems, are a self-starter, and are passionate about making an impact in global security, we’re eager to hear from you.
 
Air is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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