Accountant

Job ID 9994

The Space Dynamics Lab (SDL) is seeking a practiced accountant with strong customer service skills to work closely with our other accountants and perform a variety of accounting functions.

Duties include:

•             Creating and submitting invoices and tracking to insure timely payment

•             Perform duties in, or providing backup for fixed assets, budgets, service center charges, cash reconciliations, payroll and other duties as assigned

•             Data entry as needed for journal entries and accounts payable

•             Providing support for audits

Required Qualifications:

•             BS in accounting

•             1 years accounting experience

•             Familiarity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and basic accounting skills

•             Intermediate skills with computer and Microsoft products including Excel and Word

•             Experience with accounting software – Prior experience with Banner helpful

•             Ability to learn US Government online billing systems

•             Must be a US citizen or lawful permanent resident

Preferred Qualifications:

•             Experience working in a non-profit, government, or university setting

•             Able to communicate effectively and professionally

•             Able to prioritize and make accurate and timely decisions

At SDL, we take pride in and highly value our employees. SDL offers competitive salaries and fantastic benefits, including: 

• Flexible work schedules that fit your style—every Friday off, every other Friday off, hybrid remote work, or simply traditional hours
• Generous paid leisure and sick leave, ensuring you never miss a special event
• Favorable company locations with average commute times of less than 15 minutes
• High-quality, low-cost health, dental, and life insurance
• A 14.2% employer retirement contribution into a 401(a) account—no matching required!
• Utah State University undergraduate tuition discounts of 50%, full reimbursement for graduate tuition, and free course audits for employees and dependents meeting eligibility requirements
• A great, highly educated team that works together to solve some of the most fascinating problems on (and off) our planet
• We are a growing company that maintains both a family feel and high retention rate with over 90% job satisfaction
• Relocation assistance available for most positions

At the Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL), we support a variety of missions, including NASA's vision to reveal the unknown for the benefit of humankind and the Department of Defense's aim to protect our Nation on the ground, in the air, and in space. Our sensors, satellites, software systems, and science and engineering play an essential role in some important missions you've heard of, and others that you haven't. Join our team in our seventh decade of delivering mission success. 

For questions or assistance with the application process or the DoD SkillBridge program, please contact employment@sdl.usu.edu.

EOE including Disability and Vet