Principal, Program Accountant

L3Harris•Palm Bay, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Principal accountant to join the Program Accounting function within the Maritime Sector, reporting to the Maritime Sector Controller. This role has responsibility for various Program Accounting functions for the divisions within the Sector, serving as the primary accounting contact for ensuring accuracy of program related accounting information, including revenue, balance sheet, and revenue related reporting. Specific responsibilities include accounting for revenue recognition evaluation, inventory, and monitoring estimate at completion profit rate changes, and other necessary tasks to ensure accurate project accounting. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and analytical skills, combined with a strong technical accounting background.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting and minimum 12 years of relevant experience; or Master’s degree in accounting with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience
Experience with US GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements
Experience in the monthly, quarterly, and annual close in a fast-paced close process with multiple, often competing, deadlines
Experience with facilitating internal and external audits
10-16 years’ experience and proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Ability to obtain a DOD Security Clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship

Nice To Haves

Exceptional organizational skills, enabling monitoring of key due dates and activities
Flexible planner in terms of daily activities with ability to adapt to changing requirements and priorities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong customer service approach, self-directed, assertive, with a positive attitude
Ability to develop broad, cooperative relationships with numerous groups and individuals
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Prior experience in public accounting or internal audit
Experience with Costpoint ERP or SAP S4/Hana
Experience with HFM

Responsibilities

Completion of complex Contract Review Worksheets (CRWs) used to determine revenue recognition under ASC 606
Review and comprehension of sophisticated contract documents
Review project and contract setup in the ERP
Completion of quarterly inventory net realizable value (NRV) assessments for both contract and non-contract inventory and for certain receivables
Preparation of the quarterly income statement flux report, explaining in detail the quarterly changes in various line items
Preparation of quarterly estimate-at-completion (EAC) profit change reporting
Review of EACs for compliance with corporate accounting policies and US GAAP
Must have strong analytical excel skills and be able to analyze and work with large data sets in an effective manner
Preparation of program-related monthly and quarterly Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) schedules required for external financial reporting
Preparation of ad-hoc reporting and assistance with special projects, as requested
Support audits (External Audit, Internal Audit, and SOX and Self Evaluation Testing)