Accountant 2

Accountant 2

DPP is seeking an Accountant 2 for an opportunity with our client in the Defense & Space Manufacturing industry. Work location: Hybrid role (onsite 2 days/week minimum). Duration: 10 months. Terms: W2 position. Work authorization: US Citizen. Position summary:

The Accountant 2 will join the Accounting Services team. This role will be located in one of the following offices: Irving, Texas; Redondo Beach, California; Bloomington, Minnesota; Falls Church, Virginia; or Melbourne, Florida and will have an in-person requirement of a minimum of two days a week. Some travel required (10%).

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare and review journal entries, potentially including accruals, intercompany, or international accounting transactions.
• Prepare account reconciliations as assigned in Blackline and resolve reconciling issues.
• Support the month end, quarter, and year end accounting close requirements. This includes assisting with the review of trial balances, loading GL and required schedule data to reporting system (and reviewing / validating accuracy, as well as resolving errors), and reconciling GL and required schedule data to reporting system.
• Act as the primary point of contact for the organizations and processes assigned, ensuring positive interactions and good written and verbal communications. May develop and deliver presentations.
• Respond to ad hoc data requests, inquiries, and problem resolution, including audit requests.
• Participate in / coordinate special projects.

Basic qualifications:

• US Citizenship
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline with a minimum of 3 years in accounting or finance work experience.
• Ability to work from one of our office locations in Irving, TX, Redondo Beach, CA, Bloomington, MN, Falls Church, VA, or Melbourne, FL minimum two days per week and for in person meetings/events.
• Understanding of GAAP, accounting practices and standards, and CAS/FAS requirements.
• Working knowledge and understanding of ERP systems, especially SAP S/4.
• Proven ability to multi-task, produce quality results, and consistently meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Work effectively with geographically dispersed team and customer.
• Strong Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word) experience, including the ability to manipulate / analyze data, utilize macros, and summarize data within Excel.

Preferred qualifications:

• Working knowledge of SAP S/4 and Costpoint general ledger ERP systems.
• Experience with Blackline.
• Certified Public Accountant.
• Big 4 experience.