Corporate Government Accountant

One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we're on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We're looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.

• Indirect Rate Allocation: Support the preparation of indirect rates for various allocations, assessments, and validations within accounting system. Assist in the monitoring and analyzing direct and indirect costs allocations for intercompany and segment level overheads. Ensure accurate cost allocation and tracking. Prepare regular cost reports including cost analysis by job, customer, segment, etc.
• Month-End Closing: Support the month-end and year-end closing processes by ensuring all cost-related transactions are accurately recorded and reported in a timely manner. Prepare supporting schedules for journal entries.
• Cost Reduction Initiatives: Collaborate with the operations and production teams to identify areas of improvement in manufacturing processes and recommend cost-reduction strategies.
• Compliance & Internal Controls: Ensure compliance with internal accounting policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements. Help maintain strong internal controls for cost tracking and reporting processes.

• Post journal entries for month and quarter end close
• Useing excel and/or Power BI generate reports and collarborate with various departments and business areas to asses cost variances and trend analysis.
• Generate cost and other reports for management
• Analyze cost variations and provide recommendations
• Research FAR/CAS and other regulations to support
• Assist in preparing training on various corporate accounting policies and procedures
• Support external and internal auditors by gathering and explaining documentation.

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Analytics, or related field
• At least 2 years of experience in accounting, finance, or operations
• 2 or more years of experience in Cost Accounting, Financial Planning and Analysis, Supply Chain, Operations, or Estimating & Pricing
• Solid skills with MS Excel to include V-look ups, Formulas, Pivot Tables, SUMIF conditional formatting is mandatory as well as proficiency in financial modeling
• US Citizenship Required

• Excel experience using complex functions and Pivot tables to analyze data and multiple tables
• Writing skills - able to write clear and concise describe
• Communication skills - comfortable with various modes like Slack, Phone, Zoom, text, etc.
• Time management skills - able to deal with multiple and shifting priorities
• Problem solver - able to brainstorm potential solutions, evaluate options, and implement the best course of action to effectively resolve a challenge

Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here.