Accountant III

Iridium is an award-winning and innovative satellite communications company with bragging rights to the only network that offers voice and data connectivity anywhere in the world. For over 20 years, Iridium's unique network and services have supported critical communications needs for individuals, businesses, and the evolving Internet of Things.

At Iridium, we understand the importance of staying connected and the limitations of traditional communications networks. People across the globe, including first responders, humanitarians, global militaries, scientific researchers, and lone workers, as well as ships, aircraft and remote operations all rely on Iridium to stay connected. We take our responsibility for providing these essential communications very seriously and pride ourselves on offering a reliable lifeline when needed. Likewise, Iridium is committed to providing an exciting and innovative workplace, where employees are challenged to think outside the box and collaborate on new, bold ideas and solutions. Our talented teams are passionate about their work and the impact our company makes around the world. Iridium fosters an empowering and inclusive culture that allows employees to genuinely be their best selves. We are looking for others who want to join this truly unique company that celebrates our employees and provides the opportunity to truly make a difference in the world.

What We're Looking For:

If you are experienced in progressive accounting, and have 5+ years of experience, then you will be excited about the Accountant III opening with Iridium on our Accounting Team! As an Accountant III, you'll contribute to a variety of accounting and financial reporting activities. In this role, you will focus primarily on accounting for Iridium's domestic operations. You will thrive in this role if you are detail-oriented, organized, and able to provide a thorough review of financial results.

What You'll Do:

Be responsible for performing many monthly accounting tasks including journal entries, reconciliations, and assisting with financial statement preparation and the completion of management reporting
• Analyze financial results compared to trends and forecasted expectations; Review, investigate and correct any issues as needed; Coordinate the completion of management reporting and the gathering of balance sheet and income statement variance explanations.
• Maintain understanding of compliance with GAAP, SOX controls and the company's policies and procedures.
• Assist with the cash planning and forecasting and work alongside the FP&A department to prepare the company's consolidated cash forecast
• Assist with annual financial statement audit and interact with external auditors.
• 10Q and 10K assistance

What You'll Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of relevant progressive accounting experience in a combination of public accounting and industry
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to confidently present the accounting impact of transactions with management and other stakeholders
• Possess an analytical mindset, with the ability to understand a situation or problem and think critically to make decisions or come up with practical solutions
• Be comfortable managing upward, including being a proactive communicator and asking for help when needed
• Have confidence and be able to establish valuable relationships with others
• Must be able to prioritize key tasks with minimal oversight in a fast-paced environment; have a strong sense of ownership over your work
• Be active in seeking out ways to continuously improve yourself and gain new knowledge
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Hands-on approach to managing a tight month end close process

Things That Would be Great if You Brought to the Table:

• MBA, MS in Accounting, and/or CPA certification
• Experience with financial statement consolidations
• Experience in Microsoft Dynamics GP and/or Blackline

Work Environment:

This position primarily works in an office setting and is largely sedentary with the majority of the position working with a computer. The role typically requires the use of basic office equipment such as a phone, video, computer, keyboard, mouse, and printer.

Iridium is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.