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JOB TITLE: Senior Accountant
DEPARTMENT: Finance
REPORT TO: Senior Controller
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-time (exempt)
LOCATION: Work location is remote. Candidates residing in the DMV or Houston, TX area may be asked to come into our local office occasionally.
CITIZENSHIP: U.S. Citizenship required
CLEARANCE & LEVEL: Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance (if needed)
ANNUAL SALARY: (up to): $90,600
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Senior Accountant role is a full-time position that serves as a key contributor within the Finance
team, overseeing critical accounting functions and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial
reporting. This role leads assigned aspects of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and
ensures compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal controls.
The Senior Accountant partners cross-functionally to analyze financial results, resolve discrepancies,
enhance accounting processes, and support audits. This role requires strong analytical skills,
attention to detail, and the ability to operate independently while contributing to a collaborative, fast
paced environment. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, possesses strong technical accounting
knowledge, and eager to take ownership of core accounting processes while supporting a growing
organization. This position offers broad exposure across the accounting function and the opportunity
to drive meaningful process improvements and operational efficiencies.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES | Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and review journal entries and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy,
completeness and compliance with U.S. GAAP.
- Manage cash accounting activities, including bank reconciliations, cash forecasting support,
and resolving discrepancies.
- Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable processes ensuring timely, accurate,
and complete processing.
- Maintain fixed asset records, depreciation schedules, and capital expenditure tracking with
strong attention to detail.
- Prepare and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations, resolving reconciling items
promptly and thoroughly.
- Lead assigned portions of the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close reconciliations,
ensuring deadlines are met and deliverables are accurate.
- Analyze financial results, analyze variances, and provide clear, actionable insights to
management.
- Assist in preparing financial reporting schedules and supporting analyses for internal and
external stakeholders.
- Support external audits, ensuring timely, and organized responses to auditor requests.
- Identify and implement process improvements, strengthen internal controls, and enhance
operational efficiencies.
- Assist with implementation and enhancement of accounting systems and automation
initiatives.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior accounting staff as needed.
- Perform other job related duties as assigned by manager.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
There are no supervisory responsibilities for this role
EDUCATION AND KNOWLEDGE
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
- 4-5 years of progressive accounting experience required.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting principles.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required.
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite) is preferred.
- CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- High level of integrity and professionalism in handling confidential financial information.
- Ability to identify process improvement opportunities and drive operational efficiencies.
TRAVEL
Minimal travel may be required for audit support, leadership meetings, or system implementation
activities (estimated less than 10%).
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee
to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the
duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is
occasionally required to walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
OneWeb Technologies dba Eutelsat Network Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does
not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry,
citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related
conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status,
military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other
characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position.
It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements.
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to
this job at any time. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions.