Accountant II

Accountant II

The Accountant II position will be part of our General Accounting department working closely with many functions throughout the business. This is a mid-level accounting position that will work hand in hand with our asset accounting team on Capital Expenditures. This person will be responsible for monitoring project spending, reviewing Capital Expenditure Authorizations, collaborating with project managers and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. The ideal candidate will be organized, detail oriented and can work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment. This position may be required to travel for assisting with Fixed Asset audits.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Record and track assets
• Monitor project timelines and expenditures
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant accounting standards and regulations
• Maintaining and monitoring internal controls
• Collaboration with other departments
• Other duties as assigned

Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance related field also considered
• 2 years of accounting experience or closely related field
• Work experience considered in lieu of formal education
• Strong organizational skills
• Microsoft Excel & Word

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills:

• Oracle business system experience
• Inventory experience is beneficial, but not necessary

Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $61278 - $104173 Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems Platforms & Services 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 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.