Senior Specialist, Accounting

L3Harris Technologies•Tallahassee, FL

1d•$73,000 - $156,000•Remote

About The Position

L3Harris is seeking an Accounting Senior Specialist for the Enterprise Financial Accounting and Reporting team. The ideal candidate will coordinate and review the preparation of financial data and analytics utilized in the Annual Report and the SEC 10Q and 10K filings and have a working knowledge of US GAAP. The candidate will work with stakeholders across all levels of an organization to determine how to create business value through analytics, process automation, data visualization and statistical analyses. Through use of data analytics, data visualization and data technologies, the Accounting Sr Specialist will assist in reviewing Enterprise digital solutions that can help other departments, managers and executives make strategic and tactical business decisions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance or related field and a minimum of 6 years prior auditing experience.
Graduate Degree in Accounting or Finance and a minimum of 4 years prior auditing experince.
In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

Nice To Haves

Solid working knowledge of GAAP
Demonstrated ability to analyze financial reports for accuracy and reasonableness
Proficient with Excel and PowerPoint
Prior public accounting experience, preferably Big Four
Experience in percentage of completion Accounting
Prior experience and knowledge of revenue recognition accounting methods
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact cross-functionally and at all levels within the organization
Proficiency in understanding financial models, data analytics, and presentation skills
Experience with Digital Finance tools (Alteryx, Python, PowerPlatform)

Responsibilities

Review quarterly and annual schedules and prepare analysis required for financial statement disclosure, including revenue disclosures
Review of quarterly deliverables, including financial statement accounts by analyzing balances, researching variations, and ensuring accurate reporting
Provide management with value-add reporting and insights, including ad hoc analysis to support management inquiries
Coordinate cross-functionally with Data Analytics teams to ensure resource optimization, synchronization of initiatives, and to prevent duplication of work across the enterprise
Review ad hoc reporting and assist with special projects to include assisting in implementing Digital technologies (analytics process automation, data visualization and statistical analyses) to improve efficiency and transparency
Apply industry and functional knowledge to identify business drivers and issues