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.
What you'll do
Do you love helping others in a pinch? Are you passionate about accounting and providing the extra assistance needed to support a rapidly growing public company during crunch times? Do you have the flexibility in your life to work certain weeks in the month where your efforts are needed the most? If so, then you may be our next Part-time/Permanent Corporate Accountant at Viasat!
The day-to-day
As a Part-time Corporate Accountant at Viasat, you will be integral in supporting the monthly and quarterly close process and help fill the gap during peak times. You will support our corporate accounting and revenue recognition team by preparing routine and standard journal entries, quarterly schedules, account reconciliations, other analytics and aid in testing procedures.
A typical work week could include one 40-hour week out of each month and/or three 40-hour weeks at the end of each quarter. Actual work schedule and hours will be determined once candidate has been identified.
What you'll need
- 5+ years accounting or relevant experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
- Heavy prior experience in monthly/quarterly close process
- Solid understanding of US GAAP, financial statements, and accounting theory
- Ability to perform recurring tasks monthly independently
- Excellent communication skills and ability to partner and build relationships with others within and outside the accounting team
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
- Intermediate to advanced skills in Excel
- Self-motivated with ability to balance and prioritize competing demands
- Comfortable dealing with ambiguity
- U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Residence status required
What will help you on the job
- CPA
- Large public company experience
- ERP system experience (Oracle and SAP preferred)
Salary range
$144,000.00 - $227,500.00 / annually. For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role is $170,000.00- $255,000.00/ annually
At Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Learn more about Viasat’s comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness at https://careers.viasat.com/benefits.
EEO Statement
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.
