Experienced Technical Accountant

General Dynamics Corporation; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT seeks an experienced Technical Accountant to join our accounting team. The role focuses on analyzing complex accounting issues, documenting conclusions, and ensuring proper US GAAP compliance across contracts and leases.

You will support monthly close, work on special projects, and collaborate across departments to provide accurate financial analysis and memos.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting.
• CPA license.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
• Three or more years of relevant accounting experience.
• Experience with US GAAP, ASC 606 and ASC 842, and writing technical accounting memoranda.

Responsibilities

• Assessing complex contracts with customers to determine appropriate accounting under ASC 606.
• Assessing leases to determine appropriate accounting under ASC 842.
• Supporting monthly close activities.
• Working on special projects, as needed.
• Routinely working with multiple departments and functions across the organization.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

ASC 606 & ASC 842 knowledge

Technical accounting memoranda writing

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

CPA license

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Oracle EBS

Job description

Responsibilities for this Position

Experienced Technical Accountant

US-CT-Groton

Job ID: 2026-20242

Type: Full-Time

# of Openings: 1

Category: Accounting/Finance

EB Groton Shipyard

Overview

Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented technical accountant to join our Accounting team. The individual will be responsible for performing analysis over and documenting conclusions for complex accounting fact patterns, working on special projects, and working with individuals throughout the company to ensure proper accounting in accordance with US GAAP.

Key Responsibilities

• Assessing complex contracts with customers to determine appropriate accounting under ASC 606.
• Assessing leases to determine appropriate accounting under ASC 842.
• Supporting monthly close activities.
• Working on special projects, as needed.
• Routinely working with multiple departments and functions across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Detail-oriented.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong understanding of financial principles, accounting standards, and financial analysis techniques.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Efficient time management and organizational skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting.
• CPA license.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
• Three or more years of relevant accounting experience.
• Experience with and detailed knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Detailed knowledge of ASC 606 and ASC 842.
• Experience with writing technical accounting memoranda.

Preferred:

• Experience and detailed knowledge of Cost Accounting Standards and Federal Acquisition Regulations.
• Proficiency with Oracle EBS.
• Proficiency with mainframe applications.

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General Dynamics Electric Boat is a recognized leader in the design, construction and lifecycle support of submarines for the United States Navy.