Accountant I- SOX and Accounting & Compliance

🌍 Remote, USA 🎯 Full-time 🕐 Posted Recently

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About the position

Under the direct supervision of the Sr. Manager of Accounting & Compliance, this position will perform internal control (SOX 404) testing for in-scope business process and support the activities and operations of the Corporate Finance & Accounting department. This position will primarily be remote, but the candidate will preferably live within close proximity to the ESA Corporate offices in Fort Worth, TX for onsite work as needed. Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and Accounting & Compliance Initiatives: Test assigned SOX controls for multiple business processes and reporting locations based on prescribed audit procedures Test specified key controls contained in the DFARS Government Compliance Matrix Document testing results in accordance with standard workpaper methodology within AuditBoard tool Address review comments provided by Senior Staff and Management Support external audit, tracking and monitoring of control test status Assist in SOX process walkthroughs and maintenance of SOX documentation within AuditBoard Perform a variety of administrative functions including maintenance of database information within AuditBoard by entering and updating content, filing, scheduling, planning and preparation Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned Occasional travel to business units or ESA Corporate offices as needed (approximately once each quarter)

Test assigned SOX controls for multiple business processes and reporting locations based on prescribed audit procedures
Test specified key controls contained in the DFARS Government Compliance Matrix
Document testing results in accordance with standard workpaper methodology within AuditBoard tool
Address review comments provided by Senior Staff and Management
Support external audit, tracking and monitoring of control test status
Assist in SOX process walkthroughs and maintenance of SOX documentation within AuditBoard
Perform a variety of administrative functions including maintenance of database information within AuditBoard by entering and updating content, filing, scheduling, planning and preparation
Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
Occasional travel to business units or ESA Corporate offices as needed (approximately once each quarter)

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, CPA preferred
1-3 years of experience in public accounting or private sector, preferably with an audit background
Interest in the defense industry and compliance/process-based work
Strong attention to detail, written and oral communication skills, the ability to understand and follow complex, detailed instructions, and the ability to work both independently and in a team environment
Must be flexible and able to handle multiple priorities, and be able to work for short to moderate periods of time without direct supervision
Working knowledge of software applications such as Word, Excel and Outlook are required
Working experience with AuditBoard a plus