Accountant II - Military Veterans
at General Dynamics
Responsibilities for this Position
Accountant II
US-FL-St Petersburg
Job ID: 2024-33377
Type: Full Time
# of Openings: 2
Category: Accounting - Audit
St Petersburg, FL
Overview
Support GD-OTS continuous improvement initiative to assist in the implementation of accounting and financial reporting process optimization across the organization. Develop reports and tools to standardize various accounting and financial reporting related transactions including journal entries, account reconciliations, and other transactions to ensure the integrity of accounting records and SOX-related compliance. Collaborate with GD-OTS business unit finance personnel and on accounting matters and to provide financial support.
Responsibilities
- Maintains financial records and ensures that financial transactions are properly recorded.
- Ensures the accuracy of entries to ledger accounts and reconciles subsidiary ledger accounts to the general ledger.
- Prepares balance sheets, profit and loss statements and other financial reports.
- Analyzes current costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations incurred to predict future revenues and expenses.
Impact of the Role
General Profile
- Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment
- Requires working knowledge and experience in own job discipline and broadens capabilities
- Continues to build knowledge of the company, processes and customers
- Performs a range of assignments related to job discipline
- Uses prescribed guidelines or policies in analyzing situations
- Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction
Qualifications
- Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 3-5 years' experience or Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience
- Knowledge, skills & abilities: Oral and written communication skills. Account reconciliation. Balance sheet analysis. Bank reconciliation. Calculate depreciation. Financial accounting. Financial reporting. General ledger accounting. Month-end close. Quarter-end close. Revenue recognition. Spreadsheets. Year-end close. GAAP standards. Accounting software.
- Critical professional related technical skills: Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Preferred Qualifications
- Certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Preferred education and experience: Bachelor's Degree
- Discipline/Major: Business, Finance or Accounting degree preferred.
Physical Demands:
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
- Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.
Travel:
- No or very little travel likely.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills. Other duties may be added or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employees at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.
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General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company.
Our portfolio spans the realm of the world's most technologically advanced business jets, wheeled combat vehicles, command and control systems and nuclear submarines. We offer these through our five business groups: Aerospace, Combat Systems, Information Technology, Mission Systems and Marine Systems.
General Dynamics employs thousands of people across the globe, with locations in more than 45 countries. We rely on the skills of our employees and their knowledge of customer requirements to deliver best-in-class products and services.
Who We Are Looking For
General Dynamics is seeking military veterans and military spouses across the country who bring a deeply rooted skillset that includes team-oriented approaches to problem-solving, demonstrations of leadership and an overall commitment to the mission of the organization. We recognize the knowledge and skills gained during your military experience are invaluable to the success of a team. We’re proud of the thousands of veterans and military professionals who have chosen to apply their leadership, teamwork and problem-solving skills to a career at General Dynamics and to continue supporting the mission of those serving today.
Should I Apply?
At General Dynamics, our employees are the heart of our company. We rely on their dedication to excellence and their intimate knowledge of customer requirements to meet the needs of customers around the globe, day in and day out. Our employees' unique blend of skill, innovation and agility drives our continued success, and we take our responsibility to them seriously. If you are a military veteran or military spouse ready to advance your career, view our available career opportunities to the right for more information and to apply today!
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