Accountant Senior - Greenwood Village, CO, South Willow Drive, Greenwood Village, Colorado, United States of America

York Space Systems LLC is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our finance team based in our Greenwood Village office. · The Senior Accountant will play a key role in the monthly close process, payroll accounting, and financial reporting for a growing manufacturing organization. · ...

Job description

York Space Systems LLC is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our finance team based in our Greenwood Village office.

The Senior Accountant will play a key role in the monthly close process, payroll accounting, and financial reporting for a growing manufacturing organization.

This position requires strong technical accounting knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to partner cross-functionally while supporting continuous process improvements.

Responsibilities:
Payroll Accounting & Related Reporting (Primary Initial Focus)

Own payroll accounting activities and related reporting, including:
Facilitation of timecard collection and review within the ERP system
Reconcile payroll registers to the general ledger
Allocate payroll costs to projects, departments, and cost centers
Record and reconcile bonus, commission, and contractor accruals
Prepare payroll-related journal entries and accruals

Provide management reporting related to payroll expense, timecard utilization, headcount, and labor allocations

Expense & Credit Card Accounting (Primary Initial Focus)

Review employee expense reports for policy compliance and proper documentation
Reconcile corporate credit card activity on a monthly basis and resolve discrepancies

Fixed Assets, Leases & Technical Accounting

Assist with fixed asset and construction-in-progress (CIP) accounting, including:

Clearing beginning balances and placing assets into service

Manage lease accounting under ASC 842, including:
Lease amortization schedules
Rent allocations and monthly journal entries

Record and reconcile interest on receivables and payables based on amortization schedules
Support accounting for derivatives and other complex transactions as applicable
Oversee intercompany reconciliations and invoicing, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely resolution of variances

Financial Close & Reporting

Assist with all elements of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, including:

Preparation of month-end journal entries
Preparation of balance sheet account reconciliations

ERP, Audit & Team Support

Assist with documentation of accounting policies, procedures, and workflows
Participate in internal and external audits, including preparation of audit schedules and resolution of findings
Cross-train to provide backup coverage for Accounting Team.
Collaborate with operations, HR, payroll, engineering, and project teams
Perform other accounting duties and support finance team members as needed

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

Typical office conditions
Expected to work on site at least 8 hours a day with a regular start time no later than 8:30 and a regular end time no earlier than 4pm

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in accounting and 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and accounting in a manufacturing and/or project-based environment
Expertise in ERP systems preferred; multiple ERP systems experience a plus; Experience with Oracle Fusion Cloud preferred
Big 4 public accounting experience a plus
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and related financial systems
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization