Specialist, Accounting

General Ledger Accountant

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Location: Norfolk, VA or Palm Bay, FL or Rockwall, TX

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

The General Ledger Accountant will work collaboratively with the team to record, analyze, and reconcile accounting transactions for supported business units. Support multiple business units across the US by delivering general ledger and financial reporting services.

Essential Functions:

• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, across multiple locations and time zones
• Demonstrate strong accounting knowledge while working independently or as part of a team with general supervision
• Collaborate with business partners to deliver efficient, accurate, and compliant accounting
• Research accounting issues and recommends corrective actions
• Review transactions to ensure appropriate accounting treatment
• Perform month-end close activities to meet reporting deadlines
• Prepare routine journal entries and general ledger reconciliations
• Develop and document processes as needed
• Support internal and external audit requests

Qualifications:

• 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.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Proficiency with Deltek CostPoint strongly preferred
• Public accounting or auditing experience strongly preferred
• CPA certification or eligibility to sit for the CPA exam preferred
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment
• Strong analytical and research skills
• Experience with Tableau, Power BI, or Alteryx is a plus
• Experience with continuous improvement and process development

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Virginia is $55,000 -$102,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including relocation stipend, 401(k), EAP, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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