Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc.

Project Accountant

San Luis Obispo, CA
Full Time
Mid Level

PROJECT ACCOUNTANT  

 
Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc. (ESAero) is seeking a Project Accountant to join our finance department. ESAero is a growing aerospace company in the San Luis Obispo area and provides various services which include but are not limited to rapid system development, on-demand niche engineering, hands-on development/testing, and small UAS aerospace system manufacturing. 

**This position is fully on-site at ESAero in San Luis Obispo, CA** 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Project Accountant: 

  • Manage the preparation, processing, and submission of a variety of cost reimbursable, time & material, and fixed priced invoices to customers using government portals and other methods as required by the contract, customer, and company policies. 

  •  Maintain billing schedules and forecasts to ensure timely invoice submissions accurate cash collection reporting to company leadership. 

  • Ensure timely collections through the management of investigating, analyzing, escalating, and resolving invoice payments. 

  • Lead the maintenance and reconciliation of accounts receivable ledger accounts, financial statements, and reports on a monthly basis. 

  • Responsible for cash collection forecast and Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) reporting for all billing and collection efforts. 

  • Assists with month end close reconciliations including revenue recognition.  

  • Establish systems to streamline the government accounting process for travel and other expenses associated with government contracts. 

  •  Identify allowable vs. unallowable costs consistent with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) part 31. 

  • Assist in the review of all expenses associated with projects and determine if they are reasonable in nature and follow all government accounting guidelines. 

  • Play an active role in government audits and maintain accountability records to include organized contract invoicing files with supporting documentation for all invoices. 

  • Prepare a variety of reports relative to unallowable and allowable spend for internal and external stakeholders. 

 
Basic Qualifications/Requirements:  

  • US Citizen  

  • Minimum 4+ Years of project accounting experience ideally in public accounting or in a corporate setting  

  • Excellent understanding of US GAAP as well as basic auditing principles  

  • BS in Accounting (CPA part/fully qualified preferred)  

  • Experience with ERP/NetSuite & Paychex (preferred but not required)  

  • Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, with strong Excel skills  

  • Extreme attention to detail  

  • Strong team player with good communication skills 

  • Familiarity with DCAA compliance a plus  

 
Standard Benefits:  

  • Health/Dental/Vision  

  • 401k  

  • Casual dress code, Free snacks 

  • Amazing location to live, work, and play  

 

ESAero is an equal opportunity employer   

E-Verify participation required for employment. 
Must present proof of authorization to work in the United States    
Must be able to pass background check   

 
Hiring Range: $70-110k Annually 

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