Title:  Senior Specialist, Accounting

Job Title:  Senior Specialist, Accounting

Job Code: 29213

Job Location: Onsite in Rockwall or Greenville TX., or Palm Bay FL.

Schedule: 9/80 Every other Friday off

Job Description: L3Harris is seeking an experienced General Ledger Accountant in the L3Harris Integrated Mission Systems Segment Accounting organization.  This organization supports multiple business units across the United States by providing general ledger and  financial reporting services. Partnership with the business units and on time completion are core cultural characteristics of the organization.  The General Ledger Accountant will participate with the team in recording and reconciling accounting transactions for these businesses. 

Essential Functions:

• Works both autonomously and with a team to complete all tasks with little supervision
• Collaborates with business units to effect efficient, accurate and compliant accounting
• Prepares routine journal entries and general ledger account reconciliations
• Analyzes data and/or researches issues and proposes corrective actions or transactions
• Reviews transactions to ensure appropriate accounting treatment
• Communicates with division contacts on processes, issue resolution, and problem solving
• Coordinates month end closing activities with division personnel to ensure reporting deadlines are met
• Finalizes results and supplemental disclosure data and updating in consolidation software
• Supports internal and external audit requests
• Generates reports from the ERP system
• Performs special assignments and projects as needed

Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of GAAP and Sarbanes Oxley requirements
• Financial or accounting experience in a complex ERP environment is required
• Experience in preparing and reviewing account reconciliations and journal entries

• Knowledge / Exposure to Federal Acquisition Regulations and Cost Accounting Standards is a plus
• CPA Certification or CPA candidate is preferred

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Objective thinker, problem solver with ability to execute challenging tasks to completion.
• Experience in public accounting/auditing is a plus
• Flexible planner in terms of daily activities with ability to adeptly react to changing requirements and priorities
• Ability to multi-task in fast paced environment
• Exceptional organizational skills enabling monitoring of key due dates and activities
• Ability to develop broad, cooperative relationships with numerous groups and individuals

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