Specialisr, Accounting

Job Title: Specialist, Accounting

Job Code: 23865

Job Location: Rockwall TX, Palm Bay FL or Nashville TN.

Schedule: 9/80 Every other Friday Off

Job Description:

L3Harris Technologies, a Fortune 500 company and premier Defense Contractor, is seeking an Accountant in the L3Harris Integrated Mission Systems Segment. This organization supports multiple business units by providing general ledger, financial reporting, and accounting systems services. Focused customer service and partnership with the business units are core cultural characteristics of the organization.

Essential Functions:

Experienced professional with proficient accounting knowledge and practical understanding of accounting systems.

Works both autonomously and with a team to complete all tasks with little supervision

Collaborates with business units to effect efficient, accurate and compliant accounting

Prepares journal entries and complex general ledger account reconciliations

Researches issues and proposes corrective actions or transactions

Reviews transactions to ensure appropriate accounting treatment

Communicates with division contacts on processes, issue resolution, and problem solving

Coordinates month end closing activities with division personnel to ensure reporting deadlines are met

Finalizes results and supplemental disclosure data and updating in consolidation software

Supports internal and external audit requests

Generates reports from the ERP system

Performs special assignments and projects as needed

Essential Functions:

Ability to work extended hours as required which may include weeknights, weekends or holidays

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree in Accounting or MBA with 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

Experience with Deltek Cost Point ERP and or SAP or similar.

Proficient with Microsoft tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Experience in public accounting/auditing is a strongly preferred

CPA Certification or qualification to sit for the CPA exam is preferred

Ability to multi-task in fast paced environment

Demonstrated excellence in analytical and research skills

Objective thinker, problem solver with ability to execute to completion

Flexible planner in terms of daily activities with ability to adeptly react to changing requirements and priorities

Experience in continuous improvement and process development

Exceptional organizational skills enabling monitoring of key due dates and activities

Ability to develop broad, cooperative relationships with numerous groups and individuals

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