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Accounting Specialist

L3Harris and Careers
Palm Bay, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/26/2026

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 Title: Accounting Specialist


Job Code: 35215


Job Location: Palm Bay, FL OR Rockwall, TX OR Greenville, TX


Job Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off)


Job Description:


We are seeking an Accounting Specialist to support the Program Accounting function within the Maritime Sector. Reporting to the Maritime Sector Controller, this role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of program related accounting information, including revenue and balance sheet reporting. The position will manage revenue recognition evaluations, inventory assessments, estimate at completion (EAC) profit analysis, and other critical project accounting activities. The ideal candidate possesses strong communication, analytical ability, and a solid technical accounting foundation.


Essential Functions:


  • Complete complex Contract Review Worksheets (CRWs) to determine revenue recognition under ASC 606
  • Review project and contract setup within the ERP system
  • Perform quarterly inventory net realizable value (NRV) assessments for contract and non contract inventory
  • Prepare quarterly income statement flux analyses explaining significant variances as well as quarterly EAC profit change reporting
  • Review EACs for compliance with corporate accounting policies and US GAAP
  • Analyze large data sets effectively using advanced Excel skills
  • Calculate and prepare documentation for monthly accruals including program related and warranty accruals
  • Prepare program related monthly and quarterly Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) schedules for external reporting as well as ad hoc reports and support special projects as needed
  • Identify and recommend process improvements
  • Support internal and external audits including SOX and Self Evaluation Testing
  • Ability to obtain US Government security clearance


Qualifications:


  • Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience; Or, Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience; Or, in lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience


Preferred Additional Skills:


  • Experience with US GAAP and Sarbanes Oxley requirements
  • Experience supporting monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes with multiple deadlines
  • Experience facilitating internal and external audits
  • Ability to develop effective, collaborative relationships across teams
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • Experience in public accounting or internal audit
  • Experience with Costpoint ERP or SAP S/4HANA as well as with HFM

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.

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

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