General Ledger & Project Accounting Associate Specialist
About the role
Description
At General Dynamics Land Systems we put our Customers at the centre of everything we do. Our commitment to protect and enable the people who serve drives us to develop products and systems that give them a clear advantage for mission success. We are looking for passionate individuals to help us deliver innovative, unique solutions to our Customers.
Key Job Elements:
- Monthly reporting including reconciling general ledger accounts and preparing statistical, financial and accounting reports
- Support monthly accounting close including communicating close schedule, running ERP project processes ensuring project accounting completeness and accuracy
- Manage monthly compliance activities surrounding account reconciliations, journal entries, revenue events and Project CIP reconciliations
- Oversee the accounting of insurance through corporate program
- Assess accounting impacts of items within the ERP system on the site financials and troubleshoot as necessary; present findings to management
- Provide technical guidance to Finance department with respect to project accounting
- Support internal and external audits
- Other activities to support finance team as needed
Required Qualifications:
- University degree and or college diploma in Finance, Accounting or Business
- Minimum 1-2 years relevant experience
- Organized with meticulous attention to detail
- High skill level with Microsoft Office applications (strong focus on Excel)
- Strong team player capable of performing in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Proven analytical and problem solving skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to travel (5% US & Int'l) and be able to acquire and maintain a valid passport
Preferred Qualifications:
- University degree
- Professional accounting designation (CPA) or in progress
Strong MS Office skills, including MS Excel - Experience with general ledger / project accounting in an ERP system environment
Work Environment:
- Office
- Ability to work occasional evening and weekend hours to support month- quarter- and year-end activities
About General Dynamics Land Systems
Innovation is in Our DNA
General Dynamics Land Systems is a global leader in the design, development, production, support and enhancement of tracked and wheeled military vehicles around the world. Our primary focus is partnering with those who protect our freedom to ensure their readiness for tomorrow.
We have a strong foundation of delivering innovative engineering and production capabilities to our clients across the spectrum of military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous improvements in process and productivity to provide our clients with solutions while reducing costs and delivering urgent requirements.
The Abrams Main Battle Tank, the Stryker and LAV family of vehicles, specialty wheeled vehicles and the AJAX armoured fighting vehicles allow our customers to defend freedom around the world.
For more information about General Dynamics Land Systems, visit www.gdls.com.
General Ledger & Project Accounting Associate Specialist
About the role
Description
At General Dynamics Land Systems we put our Customers at the centre of everything we do. Our commitment to protect and enable the people who serve drives us to develop products and systems that give them a clear advantage for mission success. We are looking for passionate individuals to help us deliver innovative, unique solutions to our Customers.
Key Job Elements:
- Monthly reporting including reconciling general ledger accounts and preparing statistical, financial and accounting reports
- Support monthly accounting close including communicating close schedule, running ERP project processes ensuring project accounting completeness and accuracy
- Manage monthly compliance activities surrounding account reconciliations, journal entries, revenue events and Project CIP reconciliations
- Oversee the accounting of insurance through corporate program
- Assess accounting impacts of items within the ERP system on the site financials and troubleshoot as necessary; present findings to management
- Provide technical guidance to Finance department with respect to project accounting
- Support internal and external audits
- Other activities to support finance team as needed
Required Qualifications:
- University degree and or college diploma in Finance, Accounting or Business
- Minimum 1-2 years relevant experience
- Organized with meticulous attention to detail
- High skill level with Microsoft Office applications (strong focus on Excel)
- Strong team player capable of performing in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Proven analytical and problem solving skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to travel (5% US & Int'l) and be able to acquire and maintain a valid passport
Preferred Qualifications:
- University degree
- Professional accounting designation (CPA) or in progress
Strong MS Office skills, including MS Excel - Experience with general ledger / project accounting in an ERP system environment
Work Environment:
- Office
- Ability to work occasional evening and weekend hours to support month- quarter- and year-end activities
About General Dynamics Land Systems
Innovation is in Our DNA
General Dynamics Land Systems is a global leader in the design, development, production, support and enhancement of tracked and wheeled military vehicles around the world. Our primary focus is partnering with those who protect our freedom to ensure their readiness for tomorrow.
We have a strong foundation of delivering innovative engineering and production capabilities to our clients across the spectrum of military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous improvements in process and productivity to provide our clients with solutions while reducing costs and delivering urgent requirements.
The Abrams Main Battle Tank, the Stryker and LAV family of vehicles, specialty wheeled vehicles and the AJAX armoured fighting vehicles allow our customers to defend freedom around the world.
For more information about General Dynamics Land Systems, visit www.gdls.com.