Specialist, Accounting

L3Harris•Sacramento, CA

25d•Hybrid

About The Position

L3Harris–Aerojet Rocketdyne (AR) is seeking a Specialist, Accounting to join the Program Cost Accounting function. This role can work out of our office in Sacramento or Canoga Park, CA. This role has responsibility for various Program Cost Accounting functions of the divisions within the Segment, which primarily include project cost analysis, accounting for inventory, analysis of work-order variances and updating average costs, among other responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and analytical skills, combined with a strong technical accounting background.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
2 years experience with US GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements
2 years experience in the monthly, quarterly, and annual close in a fast-paced close process with multiple, often competing, deadlines
2 years experience with facilitating internal and external audits
Experience with ERP System (preferably Oracle)
Experience with HFM
Proficient in Microsoft Excel
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

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA)

Responsibilities

Performs project cost analysis, prepares cost metrics, analysis of work-order variances including updating average costs as needed
Responsible for posting cost entries to general ledger accounts and for the preparation of complex account reconciliations and analysis including project inventory costs and closing inventory sub-ledgers
Completion of quarterly inventory net realizable value (NRV) assessments for both contract and non-contract inventory
Preparation of program-related monthly and quarterly Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) schedules
Proactively identify opportunities for process improvements
Preparation of ad-hoc reporting and assistance with special projects, as requested
Support audits (External Audit, Internal Audit, and SOX and Self Evaluation Testing)