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Date Posted: 2025-10-23
Country: United States of America
Location: HVT01: S&IS (FUS) - Vergennes 100 Panton Rd, Vergennes, VT, 05491 USA
Position Role Type: Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Security Clearance: None/Not Required
At Simmonds Precision, we are a results-driven aerospace manufacturer committed to precision, performance, and progress. Specializing in the design and production of high-performance aerospace components, we support some of the world’s leading aviation and defense programs with parts that meet the most demanding standards. If you thrive in a fast-paced, engineering-focused environment where innovation meets execution, there’s a place for you on our team.
What You Will Do:
- Forward Pricing Rate Proposals/Billing Rates and Incurred Cost Claims, Direct Labor Rate and Headcount reporting
- Disclosure Statements and Accounting Changes, ensuring the government rates and cost collection are in line with the said disclosures and company practices.
- Year-end rate reserve analysis, anticipated over/under to provisional USG billing rates.
- Lead the Accounting team responsible for month-end, account reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other duties as directed.
- Support the VP of Finance in ad hoc projects.
Qualifications You Must Have:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field and a minimum of 10+ years of applicable work experience; OR an advanced degree with 7+ years of applicable work experience
- Accounting background with a thorough knowledge of US GAAP and SEC regulations and practical experience in the application of accounting concepts, including revenue recognition, leasing, goodwill, intangible assets, internal use software, and business combinations
- Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to clearly and concisely document and effectively communicate complex accounting issues to both Finance and Non-Finance personnel
- Ability to successfully manage multiple projects with competing priorities and tight deadlines
- Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to work independently
- Broad management and leadership knowledge to lead project teams
- Working knowledge of SAP ledgers and related business processes
- Experience working in the aerospace and defense industry
- Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)
What We Offer: Some of our competitive benefits package includes:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
• Tuition reimbursement
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Incentives for a Healthy You
• Autism Benefit
• Doctor on Demand
• Adoption Assistance
• Second Opinion program
• And more!
Join Our Mission at Simmonds Precision
At Simmonds Precision, we are a results-driven aerospace manufacturer committed to precision, performance, and progress. We specialize in the design, engineering, and production of high-performance aerospace components that support some of the world’s most advanced aviation and defense programs. Our products meet the highest standards of quality and reliability — because precision is at the core of everything we do.
If you’re passionate about solving complex challenges, whether through hands-on manufacturing or innovative engineering, there’s a place for you on our team.
As part of the Simmonds Precision organization, you’ll help deliver technologies that enable civilian, military, and government customers to accomplish their most demanding missions. From designing advanced products to manufacturing mission-critical components, our teams turn cutting-edge ideas into reality.
Work Environment
Onsite:
Employees in onsite roles work primarily at our facilities. This includes all production and maintenance positions, which are essential to the development and delivery of our products.
Apply now and help us engineer the future of aerospace — with precision at every step.
Hired applicants may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that can include medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance; short- and long-term disability; a 401(k) match; flexible spending accounts; flexible work schedules; an employee assistance program; parental leave; paid time off; and holidays. The specific benefits offered may vary by business unit and whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
Eligible employees may also participate in annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs, depending on position level and collective bargaining status. Participation and payouts under these programs are not guaranteed and depend on multiple factors, including individual, business-unit, and overall company performance.
This position is based in the United States. If the selected candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the applicable pay structure and benefits will be applied accordingly.
Simmonds Precision anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require Simmonds Precision to shorten or extend the application window.
Simmonds Precision is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. Simmonds Precision provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with disabilities and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.