An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
Corporate Accountant Viasat, Inc. - 3.8 Carlsbad, CA Job Details Full-time $63,000 - $117,500 a year 12 hours ago Qualifications Tooling Spreadsheets Automation software Bachelor's degree Financial data analysis tools Quality data entry Financial process automation Excel data analysis Full Job Description About us: 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: Fixed Asset Accounting specializes in producing timely, accurate, and reliable financial information for fixed assets. Manages and controls the fixed asset register and capital expenditure controls. As a member of the corporate fixed assets accounting team, you will manage, track, and record the Company's assets, focusing on asset capitalization, monthly depreciation, and reconciliations.
The day-to-day:
Track and manage existing fixed assets, record depreciation and fixed asset retirements Post fixed asset journal entries, complete account reconciliations and variance analysis Manage intercompany fixed asset transactions Responsible for working with the Fixed Asset team to support a variety of ad hoc projects and recurring daily tasks. Leverage AI-assisted tools and automated assistants where applicable to improve the speed and accuracy of financial data categorization and subledger reporting. Challenge existing practices and help determine scalable, tech-forward solutions for new and evolving processes. What you'll need:
Experience:
1-3+ years of work experience in an Accounting role.
Education:
Bachelor's degree in
Accounting or Finance Accounting Knowledge:
Basic understanding of
General Accounting Principles Technical Skills:
Intermediate to advanced skills in Excel; high accuracy in data entry and attention to detail.
Automation Mindset:
Hands-on experience or a strong foundational knowledge of using automated accounting workflows, macros, or AI productivity tools to optimize day-to-day processing.
Soft Skills:
Excellent communication skills, a self-motivated approach, and the ability to balance, prioritize, and build strong relationships within and outside the accounting team.
Citizenship:
U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Residence status required. What will help you on the job: ERP (Oracle) experience is a plus CPA license Previous corporate experience is a plus Familiarity with generative AI tools or prompt engineering to enhance routine spreadsheet Salary range: $63,000.00 - $99,500.00 / 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 $78,500.00- $117,500.00/ 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.
