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Senior Accountant - Military Veterans

at General Dynamics

Responsibilities for this Position
Senior Accountant

Location: Scottsdale, AZ, US, 85260
Job Category: Finance
Career Level: Professional
Requisition Id: 3464

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

Were looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Senior Accountant whos passionate about numbers and delivering top-notch service to our clients. Youll take ownership of your work, maintaining accurate financial records and preparing key financial statements.
Beyond handling journal entries, reconciling accounts, and supporting month-end reporting, well rely on your initiative to identify opportunities for process improvements and deliver insights through variance analysis. Youll collaborate closely with operations, finance teams, and the Director of Finance, but youll also thrive working autonomously, making sound decisions that support our financial goals while ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations.

This hybrid role allows for flexibility, with at least three days a week in our Scottsdale, AZ office. The salary range is competitive and based on your location, starting at $72,000 $82,000.

If youre a self-starter who is passionate about customer experience and excels at working independently while contributing to a dynamic, cross-functional team, wed love to hear from you!

Requirements

  • You have a Bachelors degree in Accounting or a related discipline.
  • You bring 5+ years of senior-level accounting experience, ideally with a passion for customer service.
  • You are an adept user of Excel, with advanced skills in pivot tables, VLOOKUP, financial modeling, and creative use of formulas to build effective spreadsheets.
  • You are proficient with accounting software, with SAP, being one of your preferred tools.
  • You have a solid understanding of GAAP, and you apply it confidently while working independently with minimal oversight.
  • You thrive in an autonomous role, handling high-pressure situations with strong problem-solving abilities and delivering results that align with organizational goals.

Main Responsibilities

  • Manage the full accounting cycle for assigned locations using SAP and other collaboration system tools, including journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close.
  • Prepare accurate financial statements and reports, ensuring compliance with GAAP and company policies.
  • Conduct variance analysis to identify trends and provide actionable insights to management.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to support financial goals and enhance cross-functional process.
  • Identify and drive process improvements that increase efficiency and accuracy in accounting tasks.
  • Work autonomously with minimal oversight, meeting deadlines and delivering high-quality results.

Desired Characteristics

  • Proactive problem solver who identifies issues before they become problems and offers creative solutions that drive efficiency and accuracy.
  • Strong leadership qualities, with the ability to mentor junior team members and lead projects with confidence.
  • Adaptability in a fast-paced environment, easily adjusting to shifting priorities and managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Curiosity and continuous learning mindset, staying updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to bring fresh ideas to the table.
  • Exceptional attention to detail, with a talent for spotting inconsistencies and ensuring precision in every aspect of the work.
  • Excellent communication skills, able to simplify complex financial information for non-financial stakeholders and influence decisions across departments.
  • Collaborative team player, while also being comfortable working independently with minimal guidance.

Additional Details

We offer a comprehensive benefits and total rewards package designed to support your well-being and career growth. Our packages include competitive salaries, performance based annual bonuses, health and wellness programs, retirement plans, and paid time off, along with opportunities for professional development. We value our employees and strive to create an environment where you can thrive both personally and professionally.

Jet Aviation provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

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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General Dynamics

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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