Sr. Associate, Accounting

L3HHCM20•Nashville, TN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Sr. Associate, Accounting to join the General Accounting function for several businesses within the Targeting and Sensor Systems (TSS) Sector. The ideal candidate will have effective communication and analytical skills, combined with a strong technical accounting background.

Requirements

Proficient accounting knowledge
Effective communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to communicate in person and remotely, across multiple locations and time zones
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.
2 years experience Microsoft tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
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

Nice To Haves

Experience working with Cost Point is an asset
CPA Certification or qualification to sit for the CPA exam
Demonstrated excellence in analytical and research skills while leveraging technology such as Tableau, Power BI or Alteryx
Objective thinker, problem solver with ability to execute to completion
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

Responsibilities

Works both autonomously and with a team to complete all tasks with general supervision
Collaborates with the business to deliver efficient, accurate, and compliant accounting
Researches issues and proposes corrective actions or transactions
Reviews transactions to ensure appropriate accounting treatment
Completes month-end close activities to ensure reporting deadlines are met
Prepares routine journal entries and general ledger account reconciliations
Manages both general and program-related inventory balances
Oversees the accounting for warranties and creates a subledger to track each obligation
Supports internal and external audit requests
Performs special assignments and ad hoc analyses as needed