General Ledger & Project Accounting Associate Specialist

General Dynamics Land Systems; London; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in London, Ontario is seeking an Accounting professional responsible for monthly reporting and account reconciliations. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Finance or Accounting, 1-2 years of experience, and strong MS Office skills, particularly in Excel. This role involves supporting compliance activities and audits while working collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years relevant experience.
• Strong team player in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monthly reporting and reconciliation of accounts.
• Support monthly accounting close processes.
• Oversee accounting of insurance through corporate program.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

University degree or college diploma in Finance, Accounting or Business

Professional accounting designation (CPA) or in progress

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel)

ERP systems

Job description

Job 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