Accountant Subject Matter Expert

Job Title: Accountant Subject Matter Expert
Position type: Full Time, Employee
Location: Onsite in any of these offices (Foothill Ranch, CA; EL Segundo, CA; Colorado Springs, CO; Huntsville, AL; Arlington, VA)
Credentials: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting; Master’s Degree Preferred
Citizenship: United States citizenship required
Security Clearance: All new hires will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. US citizenship is required for clearance.
Job Description: ExoAnalytic Solutions is looking for an exceptionally talented accountant with significant experience and technical depth who has an innate interest to join a technology and innovation leader in the Aerospace and Defense Industry.
Specific Job Duties Include:

• Reading and interpreting tax regulations and advising and performing tax filings and business registrations for state, US, and international taxes, as needed.
• Performing stock option expense calculations.
• Reading and interpreting stock plan documents.
• Assisting with all aspects of developing and establishing an ESOP.
• Demonstrating familiarity with job cost accounting and monitoring indirect rates for variances.
• Leading discussions with external and internal auditors.
• Reading and implementing compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations
• Interpreting and implementing policies and procedures to comply with new GAAP guidance.
• Educating employees on stock options.
• Assisting CFO by developing reporting processes.
• Conducting complicated calculations including the R&D tax credit.
• Preparing special financial reports and budgets by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing financial information.
• Calculating monthly recurring journal entries, such as depreciation, amortization, and Right of Use Assets/Liabilities.
• Providing expertise and training across the Accounting Department to assist junior staff in completing their assigned tasks.
• Assisting with month end and year end closing by developing written procedures.
• Assisting with general ledger reconciliations, as needed. Analyzing and resolving any discrepancies in the GL.
• Conducting annual variance analysis of general ledger. Preparing and presenting reports on trends in general ledger activity.
• Conducting revenue and expenditure variance analysis and reporting to management as necessary.
• Assisting in preparing Stock Account Reconciliations to the GL and annual employee statements.
• Contributing to a team environment by accomplishing related work streams as needed.

• Perform the tasks above independently with little to minimal supervision.
• 10+ years of experience performing a variety of duties and responsibilities in accounting or auditing.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills required. Present information and respond to questions from various levels of the organization.
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP accounting and general accounting concepts.
• Project Management skills preferred.
• Honest and ethical.
• Familiarity with stock option expensing and tax rules.
• Self-driven, results oriented.
• Continuous process improvement mindset.
• Expertise in Excel including VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Deltek Costpoint
• Master’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA License
• Understanding of government job cost accounting​​​​​​

Salary: $165,000 – $205,000 depending upon degree and experience
Actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and years of experience.
Company
ExoAnalytic Solutions is a technology and innovation leader providing world- class products and services to the US federal government and commercial customers worldwide. ExoAnalytic Solutions is an employee-owned company with great benefits, including a competitive salary; medical; dental and vision insurance; 401(k) Retirement Plan with 6% contribution made by the company; and plentiful paid personal time off. Exo encourages a flexible schedule and allows employees to have structured freedom that allows employees to innovate. Apply today to join our team!
ExoAnalytic Solutions also provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.