CORPORATE ACCOUNTANT 1

The Role

The HII Corporate Accountant 1 is responsible for supporting corporate general accounting duties and performing daily operations of corporate accounting functions, including month-end close, consolidation, preparation of account reconciliations and journal entries, process disbursements, expense allocations, intercompany transfers, and performing variance analysis to ensure accuracy and compliance.

This position will also support preparation of filings for the Securities and Exchange Commission (10Q, 10K, 10K/A, 8K) and other regulatory filings by following HII’s policies, accounting practices to ensure accurate and reliable data necessary for GAAP and SOX compliance.

Candidate must have the ability to effectively multi-task and maintain a strong positive team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft and record journal entries in general ledger, including intercompany transfers and expense allocations.
• Prepare accounts reconciliations and variance analysis to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Adhere to internal controls, policies and procedures around financial transactions and processes.
• Support the accurate, timely and complete submission of the company’s financial statements in support of SEC filings.
• Support year-end audits and interim reviews.
• Assists with other projects and duties as assigned.
• Develop and maintain relationships with individuals across the organization to resolve accounting and reporting issues and open items.

Nice to Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Experience with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint
• Strong interpersonal skills (verbal, written)
• Advanced analytical skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision Able to prioritize tasks

Why HII

We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.