• Job Description

  Req#: 112816BR

  Job Description

  BAE Systems is seeking a Principal Accountant to join its organization.
  You will report to the OSI Finance Manager and will oversee the closing and consolidation for the Holston and Radford locations.
  You will manage the general ledger and associated transactions that impact the general ledger balances, oversee the correct creation of general journal entries, and posting to the general ledger.
  You will provide guidance and mentoring of employees within the accounting and finance department.
  
  Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the month end closing and consolidation process to ensure all deadlines are met accurately and timely
  • Loading consolidated financial results in HFM
  • Perform analysis and reconciliation of general ledger activity
  • Records complex accounting transactions including the preparation and posting journal entries
  • Generates financial accounting system reports and queries
  • Supports internal and external audit requirements
  • Evaluate, analyze, and implement changes to policies and procedures to drive efficiencies in revenue and cost reporting
  • Supports OSI Finance in engaging with internal stakeholders to identify areas of improvement for processes or reporting and maintain strong collaborative relationships
  • Ensure processes are regularly evaluated and tested through various initiatives to ensure strong internal controls are in place for the given processes

  Job Title

  Accountant Prin

  Postal Code

  37660

  Job Family

  Accounting

  Travel Percentage

  10%

  Clearance Level – Must be able to obtain for position

  None

  Shift

  1st Shift

  Regular or Temporary

  Regular

  Typical Education and Experience

  Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 6 years work experience or equivalent experience

  Required Skills and Education

  • Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting with 6+ years of experience in Finance or Accounting role or equivalent education/experience
  • Experience and familiarity with financial systems and ERPs
  • Strong Financial Acumen and experience working in complex Accounting/Financial Environment
  • Experience with monthly close and journal entries
  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment
  • Strong interpersonal skills to interact with diverse work teams
  • Experience with Microsoft Office applications required (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Knowledge on how to run and execute a project plan (ERP integration, Automation technology)
  • Ability to adapt easily to new procedures, policies, and systems
  • Strong working knowledge of financial systems and accounting fundamentals
  • Strong analytical and reconciliation skills
  • Provide support for cash forecasting
  • Ability to manage in a high volume, fast paced changing environment

  Preferred Skills and Education

  • Master's Degree in Accounting or Business Administration or CPA/CMA Certified
  • Experience with HFM
  • Experience with Oracle ERP system
  • Experience with government accounting
  • Experience in chemical manufacturing sector
  • Demonstrated experience performing accounting services as a defense/government contractor in a governmentally regulated and compliant organization, specifically DCAA
  • Experience with ERP System rollout
  • Previous experience executing process improvements within the organization
  • Experience with dealing with auditors both internal and external

  About BAE Systems Platforms & Services Posting

  BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
  
  The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.

  Department

  HF1_Holston Finance

  Company

  155_BAE SYSTEMS Ordnance Systems

  Posting Requirements

  Internal/External

  Job Category

  Finance & Accounting

  U.S. Person Required

  Yes

  Business Area

  Ordnance

  Physical location of the job

  Full-time remote

  Salary Max Point

  138271

  Salary Min Point

  81336

  Union Job

  None

  Recruiter

  Theo Hawthorne

• About the company

  76667 BAE Systems plc is a British multinational arms, security, and aerospace company.

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