Program Accountant 2

Spirit AeroSystems designs and builds aerostructures for both commercial and defense customers. With headquarters in Wichita, Kansas, Spirit operates sites in the U.S., U.K., France and Malaysia. The company's core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components for the world's premier aircraft. Spirit AeroSystems focuses on affordable, innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions to support customers around the globe.

• The Program Accountant reports directly to the on-site accounting manager. In this role, he/she will be responsible for coordinating accounting activities for specific manufactured products and the cost accounting scope for the Kinston site.
• The job holder will support the site controlling team and will manage critical interfaces with key stakeholders across the Kinston finance team, corporate office(s), and business organization. Primary business functions the Program Accountant will interface with include the Controlling Department, Treasury, Tax, Operations, and Logistics.
• The Program Accountant will ensure the robustness of the closing process on time and on quality as well as accuracy of cost allocation, revenue recognition, and compliance with IFRS an US GAAP were applicable.
• In addition to the required accounting skillset, the Program Accountant will need excellent analytical and communication skills. Regular use of financial systems such as SAP will be a regular requirement.
• This position also provides opportunities to improve or develop new processes to optimize efficiency or implement new account requirements while maintaining an effective system of internal controls.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Day to day accounting responsibilities: 70%

The Program Accountant will be responsible for completing monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close activities on time and on quality. They will be responsible for the maintenance of the cost accounting system, ensuring the accurate settlement of direct and indirect expenses across various departments and business areas. The jobholder will assume responsibility for key components of the site income statement and balance sheet including, but not limited to, revenue, cost of goods sold, gross margin (and %), and work in process inventory.

The jobholder will analyze and understand system transactions; calculating production costing; researching and correcting issues as necessary as well as maintaining system cost account standards through analysis of various cost pools and allocation methods.

The Program Accountant will identify program risks and opportunities on the closing and measure their potential impact on the financial statements by ensuring the mitigation actions are assigned to the appropriate stakeholders and implemented to full effect.

The Program Accountant will implement and maintain appropriate entries for fixed assets for the Kinston site.

He or she will also contribute and coordinate internal and external audits, ensuring that the organization is ready and prepared.

1. Support Continuous Improvement Process & Transformation Projects : 30%

The jobholder will participate in department projects and/or cross-department projects. They will act as a team member of the Finance organization to contribute to the integration, automization, and digitalization of the closing process when applicable. He or she will ensure implementation of ERP system enhancements and other financial tools that enhance operational effectiveness.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and 2-5+ years of related experience
• Basic understanding of GAAP/IFRS and accounting principles
• Positive and proactive attitude along with strong organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal relationship skills and ability to work with diverse teams at different levels of the organization
• Ability to work well independently and in a team environment
• Advanced Excel and analytical skills, organizing and analyzing large volumes of data
• Ability to travel

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
• Preferred experience in Corporate or Public Accounting
• SAP or other ERP system and payroll systems
• Background with internal controls, collaboration with external auditors, and account reconciliation

Spirit AeroSystems is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.