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SalaryMaxar is seeking an Accountant – General Ledger. In this role, you will provide support for the General Ledger across different functional areas with a focus on cash and AR, as well as support for daily and monthly accounting functions. This role is based remotely in the U.S.
Maxar Space Systems is a leading provider of comprehensive space technologies. We deliver innovative solutions to government and commercial customers helping them unlock the promise of space to solve problems on Earth and beyond. We address a broad spectrum of needs for our customers, including mission systems engineering, product design, spacecraft manufacturing, assembly, integration and testing. Maxar Space Systems is a trusted partner in commercial and government missions, combining more than 60 years of deep mission understanding with reliable performance and longevity.
Responsibilities include:
- Own cash receipts for Maxar Space Systems. Includes recording daily deposits and withdrawals, interfacing with Treasury and performing monthly cash account reconciliations.
- Process AR/invoices on a monthly/quarterly cadence. Work directly with project managers and contract administration to produce accurate, timely invoices.
- Maintain the AR aging, follow-up on past due invoices, and assist project management with collections.
- Produce and input various journal entries into Financial Systems (e.g. SAP S/4 HANA and IFS).
- Perform a variety of routine accounting duties such as gathering and compiling accounting data for financial statements and other reports.
- Provide and receive support to/from other Accounting / Finance team members, as needed.
- Critically review reports and logs received for inconsistencies and/or errors.
- Assist in requests for support by both our internal and external auditors.
- Assist in analyzing and reviewing general ledger accounts through preparation of monthly reconciliations.
- Assist with any other ad hoc projects, analysis or analytics as needed.
- Execute procedures in accordance with company policies.
Minimum Requirements:
- Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance, or related discipline. (4 years of additional experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.)
- Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting work experience.
- Prior invoicing experience.
- Prior experience in various aspects of the GL ranging from manual accruals to AR to cash.
Preferred Skills/Competencies:
- Must have excellent communication skills, ability to communicate clearly and professionally directly with customers, and be able to multitask.
- Must have the ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction from supervisor to accomplish duties.
- Invoicing experience in a firm fixed price/milestone-based environment.
- Has demonstrated high attention to detail and good record-keeping skills.
- Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and other Office365 tools.
- Adherence to concepts of teamwork, cooperation, self-control, and flexibility to get work done in a highly collaborative team environment.
- Demonstrated independence and self-motivation to solve problems and work productively.
- Prioritizes workload to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
- Ability to maintain good rapport with customers, consultants, and employees in other functional areas.
- Experience working in medium or large ERP systems preferred (not required) – SAP experience a plus!
- Good understanding of US GAAP.
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Our salary ranges are market-driven and set to allow for flexibility. Individual pay will be competitive based on a candidate’s unique set of knowledge, skills, and geographic diversity, with earnings potential commensurate with experience. The range for this position is:
$74,000.00 - $122,000.00 annually.Maxar employees must follow all applicable Maxar policies and COVID-19 requirements as well as those of Maxar customers and third parties. Individual job requirements may vary, and Maxar reserves the right to modify its policies and requirements as it deems appropriate in accordance with applicable law.
Maxar Technologies values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
