Intelsat
Senior Accountant - Accounts Receivable
Intelsat, Mc Lean, Virginia, us, 22107
Job Description
Your impact
As a Senior Accountant, you'll manage Accounts Receivable (AR), CECL reserving analysis and process, and generate reports related to monthly, quarterly and year-end close. You'll also perform account reconciliations and adjusting entries on a monthly basis. Additionally, you will assist with the setup of processes and procedures that properly capture, track and report revenue and AR, in accordance with the company revenue recognition policy and the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles GAAP of the United States.
This role is structured as a Part-Time Regular employee at 25 hours per week.
What you will doAssist management team in ensuring all monthly accounts receivable transactions are identified and completed on time in Oracle A/R module for month end close activitiesReview commercial sales contracts for customer credits, non-standard billing terms and requirements & support Billing InquiriesCoordinate with Technical Accounting and Revenue team in supporting and verifying A/R transaction that require certain revenue recognition treatmentsCoordinate with other relevant stakeholders to verify timing, delivery, and other billing and A/R parameters associated with non-standard revenue contractsBe responsible for managing and maintaining all A/R reconciliations and setting up the transactional accounting in the systemMaintain and update the Bad Debt analysis and update the monthly Bad Debt entry by company divisionsCreate monthly reporting to avoid any delay in the monthly closing process and identify areas for system/process/report improvements and create efficiencies while maintaining audit/SOX compliance; help lead system enhancements and initiatives for the A/R and Billing teamPrepare documentation for quarterly/annual audit requestsYour required experience/skills
A Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related fieldAt least seven (7) years of experience in finance, accounting, revenue recognition, and other revenue analysesWorking knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and MS Excel pivoting and report modelingExperience with contracting/accounting systems - specific experience in Oracle highly preferredExcellent organization and prioritization skills that support consistently meeting monthly and quarterly deadlines related to reviewing contracts, recording revenues, generating reports, and other ad-hoc and close activitiesEffective communicator, both written and spoken with strongly developed interpersonal skills to help lead and mentor peersAbility and desire to work both independently and collaboratively as part of and/or leading a teamStrong analytical skills, with the ability to exercise sound judgment and professionalism in dealing with and seeking creative solutions to problemsYour success in this role will look like:
Manage A/R activity and assist Credit and Collections, Sales, Deal Management, and others, as it relates to trade AR & Billing InquiriesEffective verbal and written communication skillsFoster a cohesive, positive, results driven teamAccuracy, attention to detail and the ability to meet challenging deadlinesIt would be nice if you had:
Master's degree from an accredited university with a major in finance or accountingTen (10) or more years of demonstrated accounting experienceAdvanced skills in excel and Oracle experienceHow we support you:
Hybrid work environment offering up to two days per week work from home (for eligible positions)Development opportunities supporting professional growth championed by our dedicated Learning & Development team. 20-25% of our positions are hired internally!Ways to get involved: satellite launch parties, company connect events, charitable activities, team social events, recognition programs, and employee resource groups.Wide range of benefits and perks to help you stay healthy, happy, and productive. These include paid leave programs, medical, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits, employee wellness offerings, and more!These benefits are designed to support your overall well-being and help you succeed in your role.
Our D&I Commitment
We're committed to fostering a culture and environment of diversity, inclusion and respect - a place where everyone can show up fully as themselves and do their best work every day. We're a technology leader committed to advancing diverse, inclusive teams - where belonging is rooted in our culture. Intelsat has an established Diversity & Inclusion Council and Employee Resource Groups. Intelsat is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
While it is important to note that meeting the minimum qualifications is a fundamental requirement for consideration, if you are enthusiastic about this role and are unsure how well your experience aligns with these requirements, we encourage you to apply. Our recruitment team will assess your application and determine if your skills and qualifications meet the essential criteria for this role or whether there might be another role within our organization that is a better match.
These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job.Job requires ability to sit for long periods of time
About Us
As the foundational architects of satellite technology, Intelsat applies our expertise to develop breakthrough solutions that advance and secure boundless applications for our customers and partners.
At Intelsat, we increase human potential by connecting people, communities, businesses, and governments. Our employees enjoy a casual and collaborative environment, where we celebrate professional excellence in pursuit of the corporate mission. We hire skilled professionals who work in various areas such as: satellite engineering, network operations, cloud architecture, accounting, sales, legal, and more. Browse our current job openings or create a professional profile to stay informed about opportunities that match your interests and expertise.
Intelsat is subject to regulation by certain U.S. Government national security agencies, which require that we collect and share certain Personally Identifiable Information ("PII") with the U.S. Government to obtain permission to employ non-U.S. persons in certain roles. If selected for a role at Intelsat, we may collect and share your PII for these purposes.
Intelsat is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Vets and Disabled
Your impact
As a Senior Accountant, you'll manage Accounts Receivable (AR), CECL reserving analysis and process, and generate reports related to monthly, quarterly and year-end close. You'll also perform account reconciliations and adjusting entries on a monthly basis. Additionally, you will assist with the setup of processes and procedures that properly capture, track and report revenue and AR, in accordance with the company revenue recognition policy and the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles GAAP of the United States.
This role is structured as a Part-Time Regular employee at 25 hours per week.
What you will doAssist management team in ensuring all monthly accounts receivable transactions are identified and completed on time in Oracle A/R module for month end close activitiesReview commercial sales contracts for customer credits, non-standard billing terms and requirements & support Billing InquiriesCoordinate with Technical Accounting and Revenue team in supporting and verifying A/R transaction that require certain revenue recognition treatmentsCoordinate with other relevant stakeholders to verify timing, delivery, and other billing and A/R parameters associated with non-standard revenue contractsBe responsible for managing and maintaining all A/R reconciliations and setting up the transactional accounting in the systemMaintain and update the Bad Debt analysis and update the monthly Bad Debt entry by company divisionsCreate monthly reporting to avoid any delay in the monthly closing process and identify areas for system/process/report improvements and create efficiencies while maintaining audit/SOX compliance; help lead system enhancements and initiatives for the A/R and Billing teamPrepare documentation for quarterly/annual audit requestsYour required experience/skills
A Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related fieldAt least seven (7) years of experience in finance, accounting, revenue recognition, and other revenue analysesWorking knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and MS Excel pivoting and report modelingExperience with contracting/accounting systems - specific experience in Oracle highly preferredExcellent organization and prioritization skills that support consistently meeting monthly and quarterly deadlines related to reviewing contracts, recording revenues, generating reports, and other ad-hoc and close activitiesEffective communicator, both written and spoken with strongly developed interpersonal skills to help lead and mentor peersAbility and desire to work both independently and collaboratively as part of and/or leading a teamStrong analytical skills, with the ability to exercise sound judgment and professionalism in dealing with and seeking creative solutions to problemsYour success in this role will look like:
Manage A/R activity and assist Credit and Collections, Sales, Deal Management, and others, as it relates to trade AR & Billing InquiriesEffective verbal and written communication skillsFoster a cohesive, positive, results driven teamAccuracy, attention to detail and the ability to meet challenging deadlinesIt would be nice if you had:
Master's degree from an accredited university with a major in finance or accountingTen (10) or more years of demonstrated accounting experienceAdvanced skills in excel and Oracle experienceHow we support you:
Hybrid work environment offering up to two days per week work from home (for eligible positions)Development opportunities supporting professional growth championed by our dedicated Learning & Development team. 20-25% of our positions are hired internally!Ways to get involved: satellite launch parties, company connect events, charitable activities, team social events, recognition programs, and employee resource groups.Wide range of benefits and perks to help you stay healthy, happy, and productive. These include paid leave programs, medical, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits, employee wellness offerings, and more!These benefits are designed to support your overall well-being and help you succeed in your role.
Our D&I Commitment
We're committed to fostering a culture and environment of diversity, inclusion and respect - a place where everyone can show up fully as themselves and do their best work every day. We're a technology leader committed to advancing diverse, inclusive teams - where belonging is rooted in our culture. Intelsat has an established Diversity & Inclusion Council and Employee Resource Groups. Intelsat is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
While it is important to note that meeting the minimum qualifications is a fundamental requirement for consideration, if you are enthusiastic about this role and are unsure how well your experience aligns with these requirements, we encourage you to apply. Our recruitment team will assess your application and determine if your skills and qualifications meet the essential criteria for this role or whether there might be another role within our organization that is a better match.
These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job.Job requires ability to sit for long periods of time
About Us
As the foundational architects of satellite technology, Intelsat applies our expertise to develop breakthrough solutions that advance and secure boundless applications for our customers and partners.
At Intelsat, we increase human potential by connecting people, communities, businesses, and governments. Our employees enjoy a casual and collaborative environment, where we celebrate professional excellence in pursuit of the corporate mission. We hire skilled professionals who work in various areas such as: satellite engineering, network operations, cloud architecture, accounting, sales, legal, and more. Browse our current job openings or create a professional profile to stay informed about opportunities that match your interests and expertise.
Intelsat is subject to regulation by certain U.S. Government national security agencies, which require that we collect and share certain Personally Identifiable Information ("PII") with the U.S. Government to obtain permission to employ non-U.S. persons in certain roles. If selected for a role at Intelsat, we may collect and share your PII for these purposes.
Intelsat is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Vets and Disabled