Corporate Accountant

Job Description:

Airbus Commercial Aircraft is looking for a Corporate Accountant to join our Accounting department based in Herndon, VA.

You will play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity of the company's financial records. This position is responsible for performing a wide range of General Ledger (GL) activities, contributing to a robust and timely month-end close, and ensuring compliance with IFRS and US GAAP when applicable, as well as Airbus Group Accounting Manual. The successful candidate will be a detail-oriented and motivated professional who thrives in a dynamic, high-growth environment.

Meet the Team:

Our Finance and Accounting team members need excellent analytical and communication skills to successfully manage our financial portfolio. Our teams provide key analytics – from month-end closing to performance management analysis for our partners. If you’re analytical, detail oriented and have a passion for numbers, you’ll enjoy working with our cross-functional global team.

Your Working Environment:

The Washington, D.C. metro area is home to multiple Airbus offices: In our nation’s capital you will find the Airbus Experience Center, a collection of interactive, multimedia exhibitions highlighting the extensive role the company plays in the aviation, aerospace and defense industries in the U.S. and around the world. The D.C. area is also home to our regional corporate headquarters – located adjacent to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) - it makes flying in a breeze!

How We Care for You:

• Financial Rewards: Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)

• Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.

• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.

• Individual Development: Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility.

Your Challenges:

General Ledger and Closing Process: 50%

• Assist with the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing process by performing key accounting activities related to G/L and cost centers, such as preparing entries, clearing accounts, certain fixed assets activities, and running other GL activities (allocation cycles, generating reports, etc).

• Provide financial data to management by researching transactions and preparing analyses for the financial statements, including the balance sheet and profit and loss statement.

• Perform quality checks on financial data to help ensure accuracy and integrity.

• Participate in closing meetings for the assigned scope, providing updates on deliverables and escalating issues and propose adequate resolutions

• Assist in identifying risks and opportunities during the closing process by highlighting unusual variances or potential issues.

• Provide support during internal and external audits, tax deliverables in addition to other adhoc info requests (Census reports, misc surveys, etc.)

Financial Reporting & Reconciliation: 30%

• Assist with monthly preparation of financial statements on consolidation tools and periodic reporting packages.

• Prepare account reconciliations and analyses to ensure accuracy and ensure alignment with Internal Control requirements by Airbus Group and IFCS (International Finance Controls and Standards).

• Develop a strong understanding of GL processes and assist with troubleshooting issues.

• Follow internal control procedures in accordance with management expectations; ensure continuous compliance through daily transactions.

• Assist in the review of current policies to identify improvements,

• Prepare data and schedules that support reporting materials for senior leaders.
  

Transformation projects: 20%

• Contribute as a member of the US One Roof, Shared Services Accounting in the USA, ensuring coordination with key stakeholders in Finance and other Corporate functions such as HR, Procurement...

• Assist in the accurate reporting of legal entities by preparing schedules and supporting documentation for various governance bodies,

• Ensure alignment with accounting standards and methodologies applied within the Airbus Group.

• Support the implementation of SAP system enhancements and Digitalization finance projects with contribution to the users tests and acceptance,

• Ensure compliance with segregation of duties and internal controls rules in daily work.

• Provide support to other departments in special projects as needed.

Your Boarding Pass:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field

• 3 to 5 years experience in either finance, accounts payable, and/or GL accounting in a commercial or industrial environment involving tight deadlines

• 5% Domestic and International Travel involved

• Authorized to work in the US without current, or future, need of visa sponsorship

• Solid understanding of IFRS/US GAAP, and general accounting principles

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail

• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

• Curious and creative, works independently and adapts to new situations quickly

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Proficiency in Google sheets/MS Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, etc.)

Preferred:

• Master’s degree

• Experience in an international environment

• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite)

Physical Requirements:

• Onsite: 60%

• Vision: able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents and reports/

• Hearing: able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone.

• Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications.

• Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment.

• Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer.

• Travel: able to travel independently

• Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces.

Ability to work in the US without current, or future, need of visa sponsorship/work authorization is required for this position.

Take your career to a new level and apply now!

A full job description will be provided to candidates who progress to the interview stage or any candidate upon request.

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This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Airbus Americas, Inc.

Employment Type:

US - Direct Hire

Experience Level:

Professional

Remote Type:

Flexible

Job Family:

Accounting

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Job Posting End Date: 09.12.2025Airbus provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Airbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, demotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits and training. Airbus expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. As a matter of policy, Airbus does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered. Airbus does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with Airbus is at will, meaning either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. Airbus reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.