General Ledger & Project Accounting Associate Specialist

General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada; London; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense technology company in London, Ontario is seeking an organized Financial Analyst to manage monthly reporting, uphold compliance activities, and support financial audits. The ideal candidate has a degree in Finance or Accounting, at least 1-2 years of relevant experience, and strong skills in Microsoft Excel. A CPA designation is preferred. This role may require occasional travel and offers a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years relevant experience in finance or accounting.
• Ability to travel (5% US & International) and maintain a valid passport.
• Capable of working in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct monthly reporting and reconciliations of general ledger accounts.
• Support the monthly accounting close process and ensure completeness.
• Oversee accounting of insurance through corporate program.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong Microsoft Excel skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Team player

Communication skills

Education

University degree or college diploma in Finance, Accounting or Business

Professional accounting designation (CPA) or in progress

Tools

ERP system environments

Job description

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