Specialist, Accounting

Job Title: Specialist, Accountant - Program Accounting
Job Code: 39365
Job Location: Palm Bay, FL; Plano, TX; Rockwall, TX; Greenville, TX (Onsite)
Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

We are seeking an Accounting Specialist to support the Program Accounting function within the ISR Sector. Reporting to the ISR Sector Controller, this role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of program related accounting information, including revenue and balance sheet reporting. The position will manage revenue recognition evaluations, inventory assessments, estimate at completion (EAC) profit analysis, and other critical project accounting activities. The ideal candidate possesses strong communication, analytical ability, and a solid technical accounting foundation.

Essential Functions:

• Complete complex Contract Review Worksheets (CRWs) to determine revenue recognition under ASC 606.
• Review project and contract setup within the ERP system.
• Perform quarterly inventory net realizable value (NRV) assessments for contract and non contract inventory.
• Prepare quarterly income statement flux analyses explaining significant variances as well as quarterly EAC profit change reporting.
• Review EACs for compliance with corporate accounting policies and US GAAP.
• Analyze large data sets effectively using advanced Excel skills.
• Calculate and prepare documentation for monthly accruals including program related and warranty accruals.
• Prepare program related monthly and quarterly Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) schedules for external reporting as well as ad hoc reports and support special projects as needed.
• Identify and recommend process improvements.
• Support internal and external audits including SOX and Self Evaluation Testing.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience; Or, Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience; Or, in lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
• Must be a US citizen

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience with US GAAP and Sarbanes Oxley requirements
• Experience supporting monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes with multiple deadlines
• Experience facilitating internal and external audits
• Ability to develop effective, collaborative relationships across teams
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Experience in public accounting or internal audit
• Experience with Costpoint ERP or SAP S/4HANA as well as with HFM