Senior Accountant

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Job ID: 113020

Location: Melbourne FL

Schedule: 9/80 Remote but must be able to come into Melbourne office as needed

The Electro Optical Infrared Systems (EOIS) line of business within DRS has locations in Dallas and Austin, TX, Melbourne, FL, and Cypress, CA. EOIS develops, manufactures, and supports infrared and electro-optical solutions for soldiers, ground vehicles and airborne platforms. We offer an exciting and challenging work environment, a competitive salary and benefits package, and a business culture that rewards performance.

Employing the world's brightest. Supporting the world's bravest.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform complex tasks to include non-standard reports and analysis of the impact of various projects and transactions
• Audit accounts to ensure adherence to corporate policy
• Conduct cost systems studies
• Ensure integrity of expense, tax, insurance, overhead, accounts payable & receivables, and special fund amounts
• May lead tasks or aspects of a task or project; provide guidance to less experienced staff members
• Recommend improvements to accounting policies and procedures
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
• Apply principles of accounting to monitor and analyze financial information, and prepare specialized reports
• Balance books and prepare accounting statements (i.e., profit/loss, income, cash flow, etc.) and schedules
• Record assets and liabilities and other financial transactions
• Maintain records of disbursements and expenses
• Review accounts and reports for accuracy
• May contribute to the design or modification of accounting systems
• Contribute to improving processes and procedures that accurately capture, track and report on financial transactions
• Ensure adherence to and communication of accounting policies and procedures
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• 5 years directly related experience, preferably in a government contracting environment (or equivalent combination of education/training and experience)
• Direct experience with preparing and reviewing journal entries, account reconciliation, etc.
• Power Query experience is highly desired
  
  

U.S. Citizenship required. This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.

• Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only
  
  

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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