Senior Technical Accountant

Elbit America • Fort Worth, TX

17h • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Accountant with experience in defense contracting and a strong working knowledge of ASC 606 (Revenue Recognition). This individual will play a key role in supporting revenue recognition, compliance, and quarterly close activities. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable working in a dynamic environment.
This will be a hybrid position, and the candidate will preferably live within close proximity to the ESA Corporate offices in Fort Worth, TX for onsite work as needed. This role reports directly to the Director of Accounting, Revenue Recognition.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Progressive experience with 6+ years of accounting/auditing with a strong emphasis on revenue recognition and internal control compliance
• Understanding and practical application of ASC 606, including concepts such as performance obligation identification, factors that impact selection of revenue recognition methods, significant financing components, ship-in-place transactions
• Familiarity with project-based accounting and WBS structures
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment

Nice To Haves

• CPA candidate preferred.
• Blend of public accounting, internal audit experience highly desirable, ideally in a manufacturing or government contracting environment

Responsibilities

• Assist program finance teams with applying ASC 606 principles to contract awards to ensure accurate revenue recognition (e.g., performance obligation, revenue recognition method) conclusions
• Collaborate with Contracts, Program Management, and Program Finance teams to assess contract terms and assist with completion of required ASC 606 documentation
• Support audit requests in a timely fashion and facilitate gathering of responses to audit inquiries
• Support the preparation of quarterly completeness checks to ensure all required documentation is completed and reviewed in compliance with company policies
• Support SOX walkthrough and internal control testing activities
• Monitor ongoing compliance with SOX requirements and internal policies and identify areas of improvement
• Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Monitor and follow-up with program finance on the implementation of recommendations and corrective actions
• Provide training and guidance to program teams as necessary
• Support special projects as appropriate

Benefits

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off
• Competitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your future
• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
• Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
• Flexible Vacation & PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identify Theft, Pet Insurance, and more
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level