Accounting Analyst

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THE OPPORTUNITY

Silvus is seeking an Accounting Analyst who will report to the Senior Accounting Manager on the Finance team. The successful individual in this role will ensure integrity and accuracy of the organization's financial records while driving continuous improvement across the accounting function. This position is responsible for the oversight and execution of complex accounting tasks, including but not limited to the full-cycle journal entry process, balance sheet reconciliations, and comprehensive fluctuation analysis. Additionally, the role plays a critical part in ensuring SOX compliance and serves as a key accounting resource for support with year-end audits and strategic ad hoc projects.

This role requires the consistent exercise of discretion and independent judgment in the application of accounting principles, financial analysis, and reporting processes. The Accounting Analyst independently evaluates financial data, determines appropriate accounting treatment, and develops recommendations impacting financial reporting accuracy, internal controls, and operational efficiency.

This position is based at Silvus Technologies' headquarters in the heart of vibrant West Los Angeles, CA, and is on a hybrid schedule. A minimum of 3 days onsite per week is expected. On-site days are Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

The following is a list of at least some of the current essential job functions of the position. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time at its discretion.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Close & Reporting

• Full-Cycle Accounting: Manage the strategic close process, determining the materiality of adjustments and interpreting GAAP for complex transactions.

• Journal Entry Management: Own the end-to-end journal entry lifecycle, including the identification of required entries, analysis and posting of accruals, and prepayments.

• Variance Analysis: Perform complex balance sheet and P&L monthly fluctuation analyses to research, identify, explain, and report on financial trends or significant discrepancies.

Reconciliations & Integrity

• Account Reconciliations: Perform balance sheet reconciliations to evaluate and approve the integrity of financial accounts.

• Discrepancy Resolution: Investigate and rectify reconciling items by applying an understanding of core GAAP standards and root-cause analysis.

Compliance & Internal Controls

• SOX Governance: Ensure compliance with SOX control environment and participate in quarterly SOX testing to verify the completeness and accuracy of project populations and financial data.

• Audit Stewardship: Serve as a point of contact for year-end audits; prepare detailed support schedules and represent the company's accounting positions to external auditors and negotiate the resolution of audit findings.

Continuous Improvement & Strategy

• Process Optimization: Proactively identify workflow bottlenecks and develop innovative procedures to increase reporting efficiency and data accuracy.

• Ad Hoc Projects: Support the department head with strategic financial analysis and special projects as required by business needs. Perform other related duties of which the above are representative.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.

• 2-3+ years of experience in an accounting role at a corporation.

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

• Resourceful; can devise creative solutions to problems.

• Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, or U.S. Permanent Resident) due to clients under U.S. federal contracts.

• All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug test.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Current CPA license.

• Familiarity with Oracle is a strong plus.

• Experience at a publicly traded company or in external audit.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Office environment.

• Lift up to 20 lbs.

COMPENSATION: $75,000 - $95,000 / annually

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The pay range is NOT a guarantee. It is based on market research and peer data and will vary depending on the candidate's education, experience and qualifications.

NOTE - As a US Federal Contractor, Silvus Technologies requires that ALL candidates being considered for employment for any position (regardless of level) MUST be a U.S. Person (permanent resident or citizen). Stricter U.S. Citizen ONLY requirements (needed for some Engineering or R&D roles) will be included in the Required Qualifications section of the posted position. This does NOT apply to international positions; only job postings for positions located in the US.

All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug test.

Silvus is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion or belief, ancestry, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

*Silvus does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to Silvus Technologies.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.

• 2-3+ years of experience in an accounting role at a corporation.

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

• Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, or U.S. Permanent Resident) due to clients under U.S. federal contracts.

• All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug test.

Our U.S.Benefitsinclude:

• Incentive Bonus Plans

• Medical, Dental, Visionbenefits

• 401K with Company Match

• 10 Paid Holidays

• GenerousPaidTime Off Packages

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• PaidParental & Family Leave

• and more!

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you'd like to join our team but feel that you don't quite meet all of the preferred skills, we'd still love to hear why you think you'd be a great addition to our team.

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