Accountant II

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.Clearance Level - Must Be Able to ObtainNoneU.S. Person RequiredYesTravel Percentage<10%Clearance Level - Must Currently PossessNoneU.S. Citizenship RequiredNoIs Relocation AvailableNoJob DescriptionHow does it feel to work on a team driven to make a big impact? Empowering. We believe your career should always be growing. And that’s exactly what it will do at BAE Systems. You'll hit the ground running with a company truly committed to your growth as you enjoy a special camaraderie on a team dedicated to protecting what really matters. Build your future at BAE Systems.BAE Systems is a leader in the defense industry, and currently has a need for an Accountant II to join the Combat Mission Systems accounting team. This is a payroll accounting role in addition to travel & expense accounting support. This position works independently and as a team, applying accounting knowledge, attention to detail, critical thinking skills, and effective communication abilities.Primary responsibilities include:Journal entries and accounting close activitiesConvert payroll import files to Excel, prepare control reports, and perform checks across multiple sources to identify mismatchesPerform account reconciliationsPartner with the Enterprise Shared Services Payroll and Tax teams to resolve unreconciled transactionsResearch issues with assistance as needed and perform corrective actionsPrepare payment requests in KTA for payroll related payablesPayroll cash forecastingPartner with Concur Travel & Expense team on travel accounting matters and Program Finance on travel and purchasing card adjusting entriesMaintain appropriate procedures, records, and documentation to support cross training and audit activitiesRespond to inquiries and data requests from internal customers, DCAA auditors, and external auditorsSupport initiatives to automate, enhance, and streamline processesOther duties as assignedAdditional Qualifications/ResponsibilitiesRequired Education, Experience, & SkillsBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance and 2 years work experience or equivalent experienceAbility to demonstrate strong understanding of accounting conceptsStrong analytical skills and above-average Microsoft Suite skills, especially ExcelGood planning, time management, and organization skills in working with high volume of data and analysesAbility to prioritize and self-manage a multi-tasked workload in a fast-paced environmentAbility to demonstrate problem solving skillsSound interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to exercise discretion and independent judgement while complying with policies, procedures, and accounting principlesPreferred Education, Experience, & SkillsPayroll/labor accounting experienceOracle R12 ERP experienceOracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition (OBIEE)Previous experience in a Government Contractor settingPay InformationFull-Time Salary Range: $61278 - $104173Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.