Senior Accountant - Military Veterans
at General Dynamics
Responsibilities for this Position
Location: Basel, CH
Flexible Work Arrangement: Remote
Career Level: Professional
Requisition Id: 3139
Since 1967, Jet Aviation has been crafting flight in its smoothest form. From one hangar in Basel, Switzerland, to some 4,000 employees, and some 50 locations worldwide. Aircraft Management, Aircraft Sales, Charter, Completions, Defence, FBO, Fixed and Rotary Wing Maintenance, and Staffing. Behind every seamless Jet Aviation experience, is a team of dedicated professionals perfecting the art of flight. The artisans of aviation. The craft that brings our customers' journey to life. In the hangar, on the ground, and behind the scenes. Enabling global flight, with passion.
Position Summary
At Jet Aviation, we are not just offering a role - we are offering an opportunity to elevate your career within a world-renowned leader in the aviation industry. For our team in Basel, we are seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to join our team on a fixed term contract for 18 months, working in shared service accounting departments that supports the financial success of multiple Jet Aviation entities.
Your role
- Financial Stewardship : Prepare, maintain, and reconcile key financial documents, including balance sheets, profit and loss statements, capital expenditure reports, and VAT declarations
- End-to-End Closings: Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end closings under both US GAAP and Swiss GAAP (OR) ensuring precision and compliance
- Insightful Analysis: Offer financial insights that shape our future by supporting budgeting, forecasting, and analyzing performance variations
- Strategic Collaboration: Partner with internal and external stakeholders, providing top-tier financial support and driving business decision with financial acumen
- Audit Excellence: Ensure audit readiness, supporting both internal and external audits with accuracy and professionalism
What we offer you
- An exciting and challenging entry-level role in a dynamic environment
- Various opportunities for professional and personal development
- Chance to work on exciting, high-profile projects
- A motivated and cheerful team that looks forward to working with you
- Our events are great! We also have lots of fun together outside of working hours
Your profile:
- Commercial accounting education
- Several years of experience in a similar role within an international company
- Results-driven attitude - you execute with precision, accountability, and a customer centric mindset
- Fluent in English (oral and written), knowledge of German is a plus
- Expertise in Swiss GAAP and US GAAP
- Proficient in MS office and SAP (R/3, S4)
If you are interested in a multicultural, challenging and innovative working environment, we are looking forward to getting to know you!
Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at Jet Aviation, where individuals are hired, employed, recognized, and advance based upon their individual skills and abilities and without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, age, religion, physical or mental disability status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), status as a protected veteran or any status or characteristic protected from employment discrimination under applicable federal, state and local laws (EEO status). This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, promotions, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, and opportunities for training and advancement.
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Basel, BS
General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company.
Our portfolio spans the realm of the world's most technologically advanced business jets, wheeled combat vehicles, command and control systems and nuclear submarines. We offer these through our five business groups: Aerospace, Combat Systems, Information Technology, Mission Systems and Marine Systems.
General Dynamics employs thousands of people across the globe, with locations in more than 45 countries. We rely on the skills of our employees and their knowledge of customer requirements to deliver best-in-class products and services.
Who We Are Looking For
General Dynamics is seeking military veterans and military spouses across the country who bring a deeply rooted skillset that includes team-oriented approaches to problem-solving, demonstrations of leadership and an overall commitment to the mission of the organization. We recognize the knowledge and skills gained during your military experience are invaluable to the success of a team. We’re proud of the thousands of veterans and military professionals who have chosen to apply their leadership, teamwork and problem-solving skills to a career at General Dynamics and to continue supporting the mission of those serving today.
Should I Apply?
At General Dynamics, our employees are the heart of our company. We rely on their dedication to excellence and their intimate knowledge of customer requirements to meet the needs of customers around the globe, day in and day out. Our employees' unique blend of skill, innovation and agility drives our continued success, and we take our responsibility to them seriously. If you are a military veteran or military spouse ready to advance your career, view our available career opportunities to the right for more information and to apply today!
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