Overview

Job Title: Accounting Assistant

Internal Job Title: Accounting A

Job Location: Torrance, CA

Salary Range: $66,560 - $70,000 DoE

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package from 1st day, Medical/dental/vision, 6% match on 401K, competitive PTO, 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off)

Stellant Systems, a premier manufacturer of critical power amplification products where our technologies and products are unparalleled in the industry. We specialize in the manufacture of microwave devices for ground-based, airborne and satellite communications, industrial and medical equipment, and radar; we are the only U.S. supplier of space-qualified Traveling Wave Tube and Traveling Wave Tube Amplifiers. We combine cutting-edge technology with world-class engineering teams to deliver innovative solutions. Together, we form an invincible company. 

As an employer of choice, our goal is to deliver an exceptional employee experience - we recruit diverse, high-performing talent to help our customers exceed their mission needs, which drives our employees to achieve their full potential.

Fundamental to our culture is our focus on core values, inclusivity in the work environment, and a unified dedication to continuous innovation and improvement. In order to serve our vast customer base ranging from the defense industry leaders, to the U.S. and allied militaries, and medical communities, we need the world’s most dedicated and talented people. If these types of projects excite you, we’d love for you to join our team and help us detect, protect, and connect.

Responsibilities

Responsible for ensuring all vendor Accounts Payable and Expense Reporting activities are completed timely and accurately processed and reported.

• Support site production goals by working with Operations and Supply Chain staff to satisfy commitments to our vendors and internal customers. 
• Work with home office Accounts Payable and Controller’s office staff to ensure timely payments to vendors and accurate financial reporting.
• Responsible for analyzing accounts, records, reports, ledgers, and other accounting documents for accuracy, adequacy, and reasonableness.
• Investigates questionable entries and initiates or takes the necessary action to correct.
• Compiles data for preparation of tax schedules, journal posting, and other accounting activities.
• Maintains files associated with duties listed below and prepares information for processing.
• Accounts Payable – process and post payables, invoices, payments, and purchase orders.
• Expense Control – audit employee travel expense account reports; monitor, evaluate, and maintain records on other employee expense reimbursements.
• Other related duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma
• Math proficiency
• Basic computer skills, e.g. Excel and other Microsoft Office products
• Basic principles of accounting / bookkeeping
• 2 years prior experience working with Accounts Payable preferred 
• Experience working with Supply Chain staff in an ERP system environment

Stellant Systems is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15).