Specialist, Accounting

About the role

L3Harris–Aerojet Rocketdyne (AR) is seeking a Specialist, Accounting to join the Program Cost Accounting function.

Responsibilities

• Performs project cost analysis, prepares cost metrics, analysis of work-order variances including updating average costs as needed
• Responsible for posting cost entries to general ledger accounts and for the preparation of complex account reconciliations and analysis including project inventory costs and closing inventory sub-ledgers
• Completion of quarterly inventory net realizable value (NRV) assessments for both contract and non-contract inventory
• Preparation of program-related monthly and quarterly Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) schedules
• Proactively identify opportunities for process improvements
• Preparation of ad-hoc reporting and assistance with special projects, as requested
• Support audits (External Audit, Internal Audit, and SOX and Self Evaluation Testing)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
• 2 years experience with US GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements
• 2 years experience in the monthly, quarterly, and annual close in a fast-paced close process with multiple, often competing, deadlines
• 2 years experience with facilitating internal and external audits
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
• Experience with ERP System (preferably Oracle)
• Experience with HFM
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Exceptional organizational skills, enabling monitoring of key due dates and activities
• Flexible planner in terms of daily activities with ability to adapt to changing requirements and priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong customer service approach, self-directed, assertive, with a positive attitude

Skills

• Strong communication and analytical skills
• Strong technical accounting background

Benefits

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California is $73,000 - $135,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.

L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays.

The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.