PROJECT ACCOUNTANT     Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc. (ESAero) is seeking a Project Accountant to join our finance department. ESAero is a growing aerospace company in the San Luis Obispo area and provides various services which include but are not limited to rapid system development, on-demand niche engineering, hands-on development/testing, and small UAS aerospace system manufacturing.  **This position is fully on-site at ESAero in San Luis Obispo, CA**  Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Project Accountant:  + Manage the preparation, processing, and submission of a variety of cost reimbursable, time & material, and fixed priced invoices to customers using government portals and other methods as required by the contract, customer, and company policies.  +  Maintain billing schedules and forecasts to ensure timely invoice submissions accurate cash collection reporting to company leadership.  + Ensure timely collections through the management of investigating, analyzing, escalating, and resolving invoice payments.  + Lead the maintenance and reconciliation of accounts receivable ledger accounts, financial statements, and reports on a monthly basis.  + Responsible for cash collection forecast and Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) reporting for all billing and collection efforts.  + Assists with month end close reconciliations including revenue recognition.   + Establish systems to streamline the government accounting process for travel and other expenses associated with government contracts.  +  Identify allowable vs. unallowable costs consistent with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) part 31.  + Assist in the review of all expenses associated with projects and determine if they are reasonable in nature and follow all government accounting guidelines.  + Play an active role in government audits and maintain accountability records to include organized contract invoicing files with supporting documentation for all invoices.  + Prepare a variety of reports relative to unallowable and allowable spend for internal and external stakeholders.    Basic Qualifications/Requirements:   + US Citizen   + Minimum 4+ Years of project accounting experience ideally in public accounting or in a corporate setting   + Excellent understanding of US GAAP as well as basic auditing principles   + BS in Accounting (CPA part/fully qualified preferred)   + Experience with ERP/NetSuite & Paychex (preferred but not required)   + Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, with strong Excel skills   + Extreme attention to detail   + Strong team player with good communication skills  + Familiarity with DCAA compliance a plus     Standard Benefits:   + Health/Dental/Vision   + 401k   + Casual dress code, Free snacks  + Amazing location to live, work, and play     ESAero is an equal opportunity employer    E-Verify participation required for employment.  Must present proof of authorization to work in the United States     Must be able to pass background check      Hiring Range: $70-110k Annually  Powered by JazzHR