Senior Accountant

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Senior Accountant with 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, with preference for a candidate who lives within proximity to the ESA Corporate offices in Fort Worth, TX, for on-site work as needed.

This role reports directly to the Director of Accounting, Revenue Recognition.

Responsibilities and Tasks:


* 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 the 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.

Education, Experience & License or Certification:


* A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.

CPA candidate preferred.



* Progressive experience with 6+ years of accounting/auditing with a strong emphasis on revenue recognition and internal control compliance.

A blend of public accounting and internal audit experience is highly desirable, ideally in a manufacturing or government contracting environment.


* 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, and 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

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