Accountant I

Safran Defense & Space, Inc. (DSI) delivers a wide range of solutions to meet the evolving challenges of national defense and complex space missions. Headquartered in Arlington, VA, Safran DSI operates through the specialized business units Optronics, Space Systems, Testing & Telemetry, and Assured PNT. With more than 500 employees throughout the country, DSI is a preferred partner for the armed forces federal, state, and local governments, as well as commercial entities within the US defense and space sectors.

Safran DSI Optronics (formerly Optics 1) is a global leader in full-service design and production of electro-optic and navigation systems. Leveraging core competencies in defense technologies, Optronics provides unmatched, first-class mission solutions for military and law enforcement personnel.

POSITION PROFILE

Under the management of the Controller, Accountant I will be responsible for a variety of accounting functions. The qualified candidate will be part of a small team and an individual contributor capable of working with minimal supervision. The candidate will assist in the processing of Accounts Payable, preparation of 1099’s, expense report administration, the month-end close, and other general ledger duties as required by the accounting department. A detail-oriented individual, with a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously will be best suited for this position.

RESONSIBILITIES

• Have a working understanding of financial transactions and financial statements
• Review invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment
• Process 3 way P.O. matching invoices, up to 100 plus line items
• Prioritize invoices according to cash discount potential and payment terms
• Process checks and electronic payments on a weekly or as-needed basis
• Match invoices to checks, obtain signatures for checks, and distribute checks accordingly
• Reconcile vendor statements, research, and correct discrepancies
• Expense software (Concur) administration and maintenance
• Sales order entry in ERP system (SAP)
• Assist with internal controls campaign, while continually looking for ways to comply and improve
• Prepare monthly journal entries as needed
• Assist with timely month end closing, including the completed checklists and aggregation of journal entries, reconciliations, and all other related documents into the month end folder
• Special projects as requested
  
  

What You’ll Need To Be Successful

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or finance required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Strong analytical, organizational, oral, and written skills
• Willingness to learn, grow, and take on increased responsibility
  
  

IDEALLY, YOU’LL ALSO HAVE

• Strong understanding of financial transactions and financial statements
• Previous experience in accounts payable or general ledger accounting a plus
• SAP experience
• Concur experience
  
  

EEO STATEMENT & ACCESSIBILITY:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

EOE/AA/M/F/Vets – US Protected Individual status required (US citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee, refugee or temporary resident (as defined at 8 USC 1160(a).