Accountant II

General Dynamics - Ordnance and Tactical Systems (CA); Folsom (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off: 120 hours + 11 holidays

Gain Sharing Program

Job summary

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) in Folsom, CA seeks an Accountant II to manage general accounting, ledger reconciliation, and financial reporting. You will prepare and analyze statements, ensure accuracy, and support budgeting and forecasting processes.

Qualification highlights include an Associate's Degree with 2–4 years of experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and knowledge of GAAP standards. Bachelor's degree and CPA are preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree with 2–4 years accounting experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Maintains financial records and ensures accurate entries.
• Reconciles subsidiary ledgers to the general ledger.
• Prepares balance sheets, income statements, and other financial reports.
• Analyzes costs, revenues and obligations to forecast future financials.

Skills

Account reconciliation

GAAP standards

Financial reporting

Excel

Education

Associate's Degree + 2-4 years experience

Bachelor's Degree preferred

CPA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Accountant II

Locations

US-CA-Folsom | US-CA-Healdsburg

Company Overview

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, energetics, weapons, armaments, and missile subsystems around the world. OTS empowers the U.S. military and its allies with an extensive range of overarching product segments applied across all levels of strategic and tactical operations, providing a cutting‑edge advantage to our warfighters.

Our Ethos of Honesty, Trust, Transparency, and Alignment, are the guiding principles that form the foundation of everything we do. Integrity is paramount, innovation fuels our passion, customer satisfaction is at the core of our mission, and collaboration is key to our success – fostering a culture of teamwork and mutual respect among employees, partners, and stakeholders.

Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits that include career development and recognition programs.

If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Job Summary

• Performs general accounting activities, including the preparation, maintenance and reconciliation of ledger accounts and financial statements such as balance sheets, profit-and-loss statements and capital expenditure schedules.
• Prepares, records, analyzes and reports accounting transactions and ensures the integrity of accounting records for completeness, accuracy and compliance with accepted accounting policies and principles.
• Provides financial support, including forecasting, budgeting and analyzing variations from budget.
• Analyzes and prepares statutory accounts, financial statements and reports.
• Conducts or assists in the documentation of accounting projects.

Impact of the Role

General Profile

• Requires working knowledge and experience in own job discipline and broadens capabilities.
• Continues to build knowledge of the company, processes and customers.
• Performs a range of assignments related to job discipline.
• Uses prescribed guidelines or policies in analyzing situations.
• Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction.
• Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment.

Essential Functions

• Maintains financial records and ensures that financial transactions are properly recorded.
• Ensures the accuracy of entries to ledger accounts and reconciles subsidiary ledger accounts to the general ledger.
• Prepares balance sheets, profit and loss statements and other financial reports.
• Analyzes current costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations incurred to predict future revenues and expenses.

Required Qualifications

• Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 2-4 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience.
• Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred education and experience: Bachelor's Degree.
• Discipline/Major: Finance or Accounting degree preferred.
• Additional certifications: CPA preferred.
• Knowledge, skills & abilities: Oral and written communication skills. Account reconciliation. Balance sheet analysis. Bank reconciliation. Calculate depreciation. Financial accounting. Financial reporting. General ledger accounting. Month‑end close. Quarter‑end close. Revenue recognition. Spreadsheets. Year‑end close. GAAP standards. Accounting software.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
• Work primarily in a climate‑controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.

Travel Requirements

No or very little travel likely.

Pay Range (USD)

$76,000.00 - $103,000.00

Pay Transparency Statement

The salary range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum for salary for this position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, internal equity, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the range during the hiring process.

Additional Compensation

Hired applicant may be eligible to participate in the Company's Gain Sharing Program.

Benefits

Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, and basic life insurance as well as pre‑tax spending accounts. Employees are also able to enroll in the company's 401(k) plan and are eligible for the Non‑Contributory Retirement Contribution. In addition to the benefits discussed above, the company offers the following voluntary benefits: Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Enhanced Legal Services, Auto and Home Insurance, Pet Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Educational Assistance.

PTO, Holiday, and Family Leave

Employees will receive 11 paid holidays and 120 hours of PTO annually and up to 3 weeks paid family leave.

Disclaimer

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills. Other duties may be added or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employee's at‑will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.