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Job Type

Full-time

Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Accountant is responsible for supporting accounting functions, forecasting and the monthly close process for CHG Group, Inc. (CHGi), the U.S. Headquarters for Chemring Group PLC. The Senior Accountant ensures that all internal reporting is completed accurately and within the Company's deadlines.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

* Manage month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing including creating and posting journal entries

* Perform monthly balance sheet and income statement (General Ledger) fluctuation analysis

* Perform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations

* Coordinate weekly cash reconciliation and forecasting activities for U.S. by reviewing cash reports from business units (BU) and presenting to CFO

* Ensure data integrity and provide report analysis, setting up vendors in the accounting system, and communicating and coordinating with other departments

* Work closely with the Senior Finance Manager to ensure accurate financial reporting

* Identify areas for operational improvement to improve efficiency and effectiveness

* Support audit related activities (internal, external, insurance and government)

* Assist in performing various duties in government contracting including allocation of indirect costs, changes in cost accounting practices, investigations and disputes, regulatory compliance and risk mitigation

* Complete and submit accurate and timely monthly reporting package, forecast reports, etc.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

* Comply with government and corporate laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures

* Special projects and other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

N/A

Requirements

EDUCATION

* Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

* MBA or Active CPA a plus

EXPERIENCE

* Minimum eight years of experience in accounting or auditing

* Prior experience working in a manufacturing and/or defense environment

* Minimum two years of experience in government accounting

* Experience using Microsoft D365 preferred

SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS

* Must be eligible to obtain and/or maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance commensurate with the level of facility clearance.

* Comprehensive understanding of government contracting accounting regulations

* Knowledge of and experience with GAAP and IFRS desired

* Proficient in MS Office Suite; highly proficient in Excel

* Knowledge of financial accounting principles, practices and procedures

* Solid understanding of accrual-based accounting

* Knowledge of internal control systems and procedures

* Must be detail oriented, well organized and a self-starter

* Comfortable working through challenges

* Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills

* Ability to work independently and as part of a team

PHYSICAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects weighing up to 10 pounds occasionally and/or a negligible amount of weight frequently. Involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Use of computer.

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential job functions of this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Employees will be expected to perform other job functions and duties as may be needed and/or required.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The company shall afford equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or membership in any other class protected by an applicable federal, state, local or foreign anti-discrimination law. The company shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. These regulations also prohibit discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because the employee or applicant inquired about, discussed or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant.

CHG Group, Inc. maintains a policy to take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are recruited, employed, promoted, demoted, transferred, laid off, terminated, trained and compensated without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. The company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

In this regard, the Company makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities in order to enable them to perform all essential job functions, unless doing so creates an undue hardship.