Job ID: 21206

Title: Senior Specialist Accounting

Location:

Nashville, TN, US, 37203

Job Title: Senior Specialist, Accounting

Requisition Number: 21206

Job Location: Nashville, TN

Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

We are seeking a Senior Specialist, Accounting to lead the Program Accounting function for a number of businesses within the Targeting and Sensor Systems (TSS) Sector, reporting to the TSS Sector Controller. This role has overall responsibility for the program accounting functions of the divisions, including revenue recognition, contract and non-contract inventory, and monitoring profit rate changes, among other tasks. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and analytical skills, combined with a strong technical accounting background.

Essential Functions:

Owns the revenue recognition process under ASC606, including the completion of complex Contract Review Worksheets (CRWs)
Coordinates the completion of inventory NRV’s for both contract and non-contract inventory
Prepares the income statement flux report, explaining in detail the quarterly changes in various areas of the P&L
Calculates and documents monthly accruals, including all program-related accruals and warranty accruals and adjustments
Monitors monthly revenue recognition process for reasonableness and accuracy against existing program EACs and performance obligation determination
Provides cross functional support for any program related accounting requirements for non-routine transactions
Proactively identifies and implements process improvements
Prepares ad-hoc reporting and assist with special projects, as requested
Supports Audits (External Audit, Internal Audit, SOX, and Self Evaluation Testing)

Qualifications:

U.S. Citizenship
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field and minimum of 6 years of relevant experience
Or a 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.
Experience with US GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements
Experience in the monthly, quarterly, and annual close in a fast-paced close process with multiple, often competing, deadlines
Experience with facilitating internal and external audits
Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Experience working with Cost Point is an asset
Ability interact with business stakeholders
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Additional Skills:

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Strong customer service approach, self-directed, assertive, with a positive attitude
Exceptional organizational skills, enabling monitoring of key due dates and activities
Flexible planner in terms of daily activities with ability to adeptly react to changing requirements and priorities
Ability to develop broad, cooperative relationships with numerous groups and individuals

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