Senior Accounting Analyst

Overview

Senior Accounting Analyst

Job details

Entity:
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.

Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's World s best companies 2024 ranking.

As a worldwide leader in its sector, Safran Aero Boosters designs, develops and produces modules, equipment and test cells for aircraft and space engines. Based in Belgium, Safran Aero Boosters has two subsidiaries in the United States and employs 1,700 people.

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Domain:
Performance and Support

Job field / Job profile:
Finance and management - Accounting

Job title:

Senior Accounting Analyst

Employment type:

Permanent

Professional category:
Employees / Staff

Part time / Full time:
Full-time

Summary: Working under the direction of the Senior Accounting Analyst and/or the Director of Finance. The Senior Accounting Analyst performs complex reconciliations, prepares journal entries, and supports month-end close activities. This role contributes to accurate financial reporting, assists with audits, and identifies opportunities for process improvements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and post journal entries
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts
• Assist with monthly close and reporting
• Maintain account reconciliations
• Investigate discrepancies and provide explanations
• Prepare schedules for internal/external audits
• Support financial statement preparation
• Follow GAAP and internal policies
• Assist with internal control improvements
• Collaborate with HR, Operations, and Procurement
• Provide guidance on coding and receipts
• Sugggest improvements to workflows and templates

Education/

Experience:

• Bachelor s in Accounting or Finance required
• 4+ years of accounting experience required
• Advanced Excel skills required

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of GAAP
• ERP experience required
• Ability to work independently with moderate supervision
• Accuracy and strong attention to detail
• Able to manage and prioritize multiple tasks
• Requires excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and time management skills
• Demonstrate team behavior and willing to promote a positive team-oriented environment

Annual salary: 90,

Job location:

North America, United States, Minnesota, Minneapolis

City (-ies): 651 Campus Drive, Suite 100, New Brighton, MN 55112

Minimum education level achieved:
Bachelor s Degree

Minimum experience level required:
More than 5 years

ITAR Controlled Position:
Select  Yes  if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency:
Yes