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Senior Accountant

Leonardo DRS
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/1/2026
Job ID: 113920

DRS Daylight Solutions business provides industry-changing mid-infrared laser light technology for government and commercial markets, including: defense and security; life sciences; and industrial process control. As a mid-IR technology pioneer, Daylight Solutions has delivered more mid-IR systems to more applications world-wide than any other company.

Job Summary

The Senior Accountant will peform complex tasks to include specialized financial reporting and conduct deep-dive analyses to evaluate the fiscal impact of complex corporate projects and transactions.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform month-end reconciliations of accounts and provides reasonable explanations and insightful analysis of the components of assigned accounts
  • Responsible for preparing month-end Journal Entries
  • Responsible for processing daily cash receipts and maintaining banking/cash files
  • Responsible for submitting receiving reports & invoices in iRPT for customer deliveries
  • Prepare Cost Plus billings and ensure appropriate approvals have been received prior to submittal
  • Support Internal Audit Engagements & External Audit Engagements (DCMA)
  • Review AR Aging and follow-up with customers for cash collections
  • Responsible for daily Inventory Reconciliation and month-end Inventory reporting
  • Responsible for maintaining Fixed Asset subsidiary ledger
  • Prepares sales/use tax analysis and submitting monthly Prepayments and Quarterly Returns
  • Prepare and complete tax provisions including but not limited to 1099’s, Property Tax, Income Tax Fixed Assets, Prepaids, IRAD
  • Provide support/back up for various departments including but not limited to Payroll, Sale Order Processing/Invoicing
  • Prepare financial reports in FCC/Essbase
  • Participate in invoicing/cash forecasting
  • May lead tasks or aspects of a task or project; provide guidance to less experienced staff members
  • Recommend improvements to accounting policies & procedures

Our Ideal Candidate Will Have

  • Advanced Skills in Excel
  • CPA license
  • Deltek Costpoint Experience

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting with 5 years directly related experience, preferably in a government contracting environment (or equivalent combination of education/training and experience)

The salary range for this position is $83,527/year - $119,480/year. This range reflects the good faith estimate of pay the employer is willing to offer at the time of posting. Several factors can influence the pay scale, including but not limited to: Federal contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic location, business considerations, scope, and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate’s qualifications such as prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for: annual performance-based bonuses, equity awards, and overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable. Our benefits package includes comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision), employer matching 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave), parental leave benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional development support, and life and disability insurance coverage.

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.

Salary : $83,527 - $119,480

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