Labor Accountant

General Dynamics Electric Boat Corp.; Connecticut; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat Corp. is seeking a Payroll Analyst to manage labor-to-payroll workflows in a fast-paced environment within Connecticut. The role requires close collaboration with HR, management, and outside agencies to ensure accurate processing and strict policy adherence.

Ideal candidates will have a BS in Accounting, strong Excel skills, and experience with reporting and data analysis. Weekend overtime may be required to meet weekly deadlines in a government/contracting context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience in reporting and data analysis.
• Some weekend/overtime hours to support deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Analyze labor to payroll activity to identify and resolve variances.
• Assist in weekly labor closing activities.
• Provide audit support through interaction with government and commercial audit agencies.
• Assist with internal audits conducted by Electric Boat.
• Perform quality checks to ensure accurate processing and adherence to company policy.
• Interact with all levels of management to resolve any policy divergences.

Skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Science in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PeopleSoft

Mainframe Financial Systems

Job description

This position is responsible for performing payroll and labor related financial functions. The ability to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment, while maintaining a strong attention to detail and accuracy is a must. This position will require interaction with all employee and management levels as well as frequent interaction with Human Resources, various agencies, and third-party providers.

• Analyze labor to payroll activity to identify and resolve variances
• Assist in weekly labor closing activities
• Provide audit support through interaction with government and commercial audit agencies
• Assist with internal audits conducted by Electric Boat
• Perform quality checks to ensure accurate processing and adherence to company policy
• Interact with all levels of management to resolve any policy divergences

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor of Science degree in accounting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Reporting and data analysis experience
• Some weekend and overtime hours to support weekly processing deadlines

Preferred

• 2+ years of Timekeeping and/or Payroll processing experience
• Experience working with mainframe based financial systems
• PeopleSoft experience
• Prior experience working with multiple pay groups / collective bargaining units
• Microsoft Office Suite

Skills

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality by working with sensitive information
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with all layers within the organization as well as outside agencies and third-party providers
• Ability to effectively work as a team player in a fast paced, deadline driven environment

Physical Qualifications

Light Lifting

Environmental Attributes

Inside