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Senior Accountant IV

Firefly Aerospace logoFirefly AerospaceCedar Park, TX, United StatesFull timePosted 2d ago
  • US citizenship
  • ITAR / US person

About the job

## SUMMARY The Senior Accountant will play a crucial role in the general ledger close process, U.S. GAAP financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with internal control requirements. This position requires a detail-oriented individual with strong analytical skills, a thorough understanding of accounting principles, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

The ideal candidate will bring good experience and work ethic to the table while being open to learning and adapting to changing priorities in fast paced environment.

Being familiar with a Sox Compliant environment is important for this position. ## Key Responsibilities General Ledger Close: Participate in and help lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes to meet internal and external financial reporting deadline requirements, including preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.

Financial Reporting: Assist in the preparation of timely and accurate financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Support additional internal financial reporting and compliance with external reporting requirements and related disclosures. Internal Controls Compliance: Ensure compliance with internal control over financial reporting requirements.

Assist in the documentation, testing, and remediation of internal controls over financial reporting. Technical Accounting: Assist with researching and documenting technical accounting issues, ensuring proper application of accounting pronouncements and company policies. Audit Support: Prepare schedules and provide support for internal and external audits.

Ad-hoc Analysis & Projects: Perform ad-hoc financial analysis and participate in special projects as assigned.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with other departments (e.g., FP&A, Operations, Legal) to ensure accurate financial information and support business needs. ## Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. - Experience in a publicly traded company, a manufacturing company and/or public accounting firm (Big 4 or national firm preferred) auditing public clients is highly desirable. - Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience. ## System Skills - Strong knowledge of U.S.

GAAP and SEC reporting requirements. - Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, complex formulas) and ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle). - Experience with close automation software like FloQast desirableExperience with T&E expense modules desirable – Navan, Concur, etc.CPA designation or active pursuit of CPA is preferred. ## Soft Skills - Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.Strong attention to detail and accuracy. - Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. - Excellent written and spoken communication skills.Ability to work independently and as a collaborative team member. - High level of integrity and professionalism. ## Firefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees, including generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles, parental leave, relocation benefits, educational reimbursement, short term disability, and flexible PTO options.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Firefly is governed based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

From Firefly Aerospace's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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