Senior GL Accountant

Senior GL Accountant

Nammo Defense Systems Inc., a defense contractor, manufactures and supports shoulder-fired systems; energetic material solutions such as aircraft emergency escape systems, actuation devices, rocket motors, warheads, medium & large caliber ammunitions, mortar ammunition; and composite solutions including carbon fiber tubes and composite aero-structures.

The Senior GL Accountant operates within Nammo's U.S. Shared Services Group and provides general ledger and month-end close support across all U.S. legal entities within the Nammo Group. This role requires strong technical accounting expertise and independent judgment to execute core general ledger functions, own the month-end close cycle in partnership with the Accounting Manager, and maintain balance sheet integrity across a portfolio of business units. As a shared services role, this individual supports multiple companies simultaneously, drives process consistency across the organization, and is expected to lead accounts payable optimization and automation initiatives as the department evolves.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries across all applicable entities as part of the monthly close cycle, including standard recurring entries and period-specific adjustments.
• Reconcile all balance sheet accounts across the portfolio of supported entities on a monthly basis, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation in accordance with internal standards.
• Monitor general ledger accounts on an ongoing basis to identify discrepancies, resolve out-of-balance conditions, and ensure the integrity of the financial records.
• Perform Fixed Asset reconciliation across all applicable entities on a monthly basis.
• Provide month-end close support including lease amortization entries, account reclassifications, and Construction-in-Progress review.
• Process payroll journal entries on a monthly basis, run employee changes reports, and post leave balance adjustments in the applicable ERP system.
• Support daily banking operations including deposit posting, payment portal transactions, and bank activity recording.
• Assist with external financial audit preparation by preparing documentation, reconciliation schedules, and supporting workpapers.
• Lead accounts payable optimization and process improvement efforts including evaluating automation opportunities, redesigning workflows, and rebalancing team workload as staffing needs change.
• Maintain vendor master records including setup, banking information, remittance details, and address updates.
• Provide accounts payable backup support including invoice processing, payment posting, and vendor reconciliations.
• Support annual budget preparation and provide general ledger analytical support to the finance leadership team.
• Consistently adhere to standard accounting practices, internal controls, and safety procedures, contributing to a culture of compliance, accuracy, and operational excellence.

Skills & Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum five years of progressive general ledger accounting experience in a multi-entity or shared services environment.
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP and the ability to apply accounting standards independently.
• Proficiency in ERP systems; experience with Costpoint or Microsoft Dynamics 365 is strongly preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing deadlines across different business units simultaneously.

Preferred:

• CPA license or active CPA candidacy.
• Experience in defense, manufacturing, or government contracting environments.
• Prior experience supporting external financial or statutory audits.

Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy across all financial deliverables.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage high-volume work across multiple entities.
• Collaborative team player who communicates clearly and professionally at all levels of the organization.
• Self-directed and capable of managing work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a demonstrated ability to identify inefficiencies and drive solutions.
• Professional maturity and sound judgment when handling sensitive financial information.

Working Conditions

• Full-time on-site position, Mesa, AZ.
• This position may require travel on an as-needed basis.
• This position may require working in diverse settings and conditions.
• Note: Due to US Export Control laws and regulations, applicants selected for employment must show proof of U.S. Person status before employment may begin.