Senior Accountant - Technical Accounting

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Maxar Intelligence is currently seeking a S enior Accountant to join our Technical Accounting team in Westminster, CO. This is a hybrid position with the expectation of 3 days per week onsite. The Senior Accountant will be responsible for overseeing Technical accounting and Revenue accounting. They will be a member of the Maxar Intelligence team and report to the Sr. Manager - Technical Accounting.
Responsibilities

• Research, evaluate and document technical accounting implications of complex or non-standard transactions encountered at corporate and throughout our business units
• Review new contracts and assess the accounting implications based on existing accounting standards, interpretations or regulations (e.g. revenue recognition, leases)
• Communicate with various internal groups to gather relevant information for decision making related to proper accounting treatment for significant transactions
• Build strong cross-functional relationships to ensure accounting issues are identified timely
• Manage the development, maintenance and compliance of accounting policies
• Research and coordinate with business units the implication of all new accounting standards, including assessing the impacts to the organization and ensuring an accurate transition during implementation
• Coordinate audit review of technical accounting matters
• Assist in the preparation of annual financial statements, as needed
• Participate in month-end and year-end close processes, as needed
• Perform special projects or duties as required within the finance department

Basic Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen or permanent resident required
• Bachelor's degree in accounting
• Minimum 4 years of relevant accounting experience which includes complex technical accounting and/or revenue recognition
• Minimum of 3 years of public accounting experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in accounting
• CPA
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles under U.S. GAAP and the ability to research technical issues (experience with revenue recognition and lease accounting is a plus)
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to articulate recommendations in a concise and timely manner
• Proactive with an aptitude for process improvement
• High degree of accuracy and efficiency with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently, be a self-starter and thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
• Ability to work well in a team and create cross-functional relationships
• Analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects/priorities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience with OneStream/SAP

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• The base pay for this position within Colorado is: $74,000.00 - $122,000.00 annually.
For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees. You can find more information on our benefits at: https://www.maxar.com/careers/benefits
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