Senior Accountant
About this position
Global Ordnance is a premier defense solutions provider delivering mission-ready products and logistics support to the US Military and partner nations worldwide. With deep expertise in international procurement, compliance, and end-to-end supply chain management, Global Ordnance specializes in sourcing and delivering high-quality defense systems, munitions, and specialized equipment with speed, precision, and integrity. Our highly talented, agile, and hardworking team understands the complexities of US and allied defense contracting, helping GO grow to one of the region's largest defense contractors and one of Tampa Bay's fastest-growing companies year over year. As we continue our growth, we are seeking professionals to join our team. We offer highly competitive total compensation packages including company-paid (100%) medical and dental insurance for our employees and their families, competitive salaries, bonus programs, retirement plans, and much more.
Job Summary
The Senior Accountant will perform a variety of general accounting and financial reporting tasks which require a very good understanding of GAAP. This individual must have a good working knowledge of AP, AR, GL, account reconciliations, financial reporting, intercompany accounting, and program/job costing. This challenging role requires excellent knowledge of accounting concepts and the adherence to established policies and procedures while exercising creativity to assess problems and recommend solutions. This position will report to the Financial Controller.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Maintains general ledger data for assigned area of responsibility according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and organizational policies
- Participates in preparation and review of audit materials and work papers as required for internal and external audits
- Performs account reconciliations
- Prepares monthly accruals
- Affords assistance to team with monthly close and associated monthly reporting
- Affords assistance to team with year-end reporting
- Maintain fixed asset list within the ERP system
- Investigate and recommend resolutions for GL account discrepancies
- Review and reconcile corporate credit card transactions
- Affords assistance to team with inventory account reconciliations
- Identifies areas of improvement, process improvement, and cost savings
- Maintains working knowledge of applicable government and commercial contracts terminology and clauses
- Affords assistance to other departments with resolving issues and establishing procedures relating to Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP system
- Performs cost analysis to be used for strategic decision making.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products such as Excel, and Outlook and in using Accounting related computer systems to setup queries, enter data and process information.
- Enters wire transfers and ACH payments.
- Project revenue reconciliations
- Reconciles and tracks contract assets and liabilities
- Credit card liability reconciliations
- Applies customer payments and advance payments
- Invoicing and AR Management
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications & Requirements
- Applicants must meet ITAR U.S. Person requirements (U.S. Citizens, Permanent Residents, Asylees, or Refugees).
- Lawfully permitted and comfortable working in a facility that handles firearms and munitions.
- Familiar with Project Accounting a plus
- Self-motivated and focused individual with strong attention to detail and high ethical standards
- Highly organized and detail oriented
- Strong technical knowledge of GAAP
- Ability to work independently or as part of team
- Proactive in identifying and solving complex problems
- Strong organizational skills and analytical / logical approach
- Professional demeanor with the ability to work with customers, vendors, and company stakeholders
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- 4+ years’ experience in accounting is required
- Experience with DCAA/DCMA audits is a plus
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP system highly desired
- Proficient with MS Office Suite
- Advanced MS Excel (pivot tables, vlookups and similar)
- International Accounting experience is a plus
- Multi-Company Accounting experience is a plus
- Occasional travel may be required
- Comfortable working with Mac OS
Physical Demands & Abilities
- Regularly spend long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers
- Regularly move from sitting to standing positions effortlessly
- Frequently work in on projects that require deadlines
Working Conditions
- Most of the work will be completed in an office environment.