Accountant Sr

BAE Systems; Village of Endicott (NY); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

BAE Systems seeks an experienced Accountant Sr to oversee financial reporting and accounting for their US Controls segment and Singapore division. The successful candidate will provide financial guidance, manage closing activities, and collaborate with teams to enhance operational efficiencies. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, have strong communication and analytic skills, and demonstrate a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 4 years of related work experience.
• Strong communication, analytic, and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Act as finance trusted business partner and advisor.
• Prepare and submit monthly financial reporting.
• Facilitate financial closing activities.

Skills

Communication

Analytic skills

Problem solving

Team orientation

Initiative

Understanding of accounting processes

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or similar discipline

Tools

Oracle

HFM

Job description

Job Description

This role will be responsible for General Accounting and Financial Reporting activities for the US Controls segment and Singapore business unit.

The role will be responsible for the following items:

• Act as a finance trusted business partner and advisor to the US Controls and Singapore organizations.

• Provide financial oversight, direction, and strategic guidance to the members of the team.

• Facilitate financial closing activities, including journal entries and trial balance review

• Prepare, submit and discuss monthly financial reporting for US Controls Segment & Singapore business unit

• Complete general ledger account reconciliations including bank reconciliations

• Execute daily transactional accounting activities

• Support internal and external audit activities

• Other duties as assigned.

Job Title

Accountant Sr

Postal Code

13760

Job Family

Accounting

Travel Percentage

Clearance Level – Must be able to obtain for position

None

Shift

1st Shift

Regular or Temporary

Regular

Typical Education and Experience

Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 4 years work experience or equivalent experience

Required Skills and Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or similar discipline and 4 years of related work experience.

• This role will require strong communication, analytic and problem solving skills.

• The individual must be team oriented and able to work independently with limited supervision.

• Demonstrate the ability to drive to a conclusion with adequate follow through and issue resolution.

• Initiative to take on ad hoc requests and projects and identify areas for improvement.

• Understanding of general accounting processes.

Preferred Skills and Education

• Prior experience with Oracle, HFM and prior experience in Accounting for an International Company.

• Understanding of the application of International Financial Reporting Standards.

About BAE Systems Electronic Systems

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.

This position will be posted for at least 5 business days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Department

1GD_ES CAS Finance

Company

140_BAE Systems Controls Inc

Posting Requirements

Internal/External

Job Category

Finance & Accounting

U.S. Person Required

Yes

Business Area

Controls & Avionics Solutions

Physical location of the job

Hybrid

Additional Country (1)

United States

Additional State/Province (1)

Indiana

Additional City (1)

Fort Wayne

Additional Postal Code (1)

46809

Salary Max Point

125422

Salary Min Point

73778

Union Job

None

Recruiter

Robert Wojcik