General Ledger and Project Accounting Associate Specialist

General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada; London; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Ontario is seeking a General Ledger & Project Accounting Associate Specialist. This role involves monthly financial reporting, compliance activities, and providing technical guidance to the finance team. Candidates must possess a degree in Finance or Accounting and relevant experience. Strong Microsoft Excel skills and attention to detail are essential. This position offers a competitive salary range of $54,000 to $70,900 per year, with opportunities for advancement based on performance.

Benefits

Health benefits

Employee profit-sharing

Retirement savings program

Qualifications

• 1-2 years relevant experience required.
• Ability to travel (5% US & International).

Responsibilities

• Monthly reporting including reconciling general ledger accounts.
• Support monthly accounting close including ensuring project accounting completeness.
• Manage monthly compliance activities surrounding account reconciliations.
• Oversee the accounting of insurance through corporate program.
• Provide technical guidance to Finance department.
• Support internal and external audits.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Education

University degree or college diploma in Finance, Accounting or Business

Professional accounting designation (CPA) or in progress

Job description

Overview

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.

Role Description

The General Ledger & Project Accounting Associate Specialist opening is a current vacant position at General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada. The base salary hiring range for this position is $54,000 to $70,900 per year. Once in the role, successful candidates will have the opportunity to progress through the full salary range based on performance. This range reflects the base salary only and does not include additional components of our total compensation package, such as our incentive award program and other rewards like health benefits, employee profit-sharing, retirement savings, and more. If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss all details of our total rewards offering with you.

Responsibilities

• 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