Principal Accountant

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 81,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Principal Accountant to manage the general ledger and oversee the month-end closing process. This role involves mentoring employees and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong financial acumen and experience in a complex accounting environment. Benefits include health insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) savings plan

Disability coverage

Life and accident insurance

Employee assistance program

Legal plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in Finance or Accounting role.
• Strong working knowledge of financial systems and accounting fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month end closing and consolidation process.
• Perform analysis and reconciliation of general ledger activity.
• Support internal and external audit requirements.

Skills

Financial Acumen

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

Master's Degree in Accounting or Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Oracle ERP

HFM

Job description

Job Description
BAE Systems is seeking a Principal Accountant to join its organization.
You will report to the OSI Finance Manager and will oversee the closing and consolidation for the Holston and Radford locations.
You will manage the general ledger and associated transactions that impact the general ledger balances, oversee the correct creation of general journal entries, and posting to the general ledger.
You will provide guidance and mentoring of employees within the accounting and finance department.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the month end closing and consolidation process to ensure all deadlines are met accurately and timely
• Loading consolidated financial results in HFM
• Perform analysis and reconciliation of general ledger activity
• Records complex accounting transactions including the preparation and posting journal entries
• Generates financial accounting system reports and queries
• Supports internal and external audit requirements
• Evaluate, analyze, and implement changes to policies and procedures to drive efficiencies in revenue and cost reporting
• Supports OSI Finance in engaging with internal stakeholders to identify areas of improvement for processes or reporting and maintain strong collaborative relationships
• Ensure processes are regularly evaluated and tested through various initiatives to ensure strong internal controls are in place for the given processes

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting with 6+ years of experience in Finance or Accounting role or equivalent education/experience
• Experience and familiarity with financial systems and ERPs
• Strong Financial Acumen and experience working in complex Accounting/Financial Environment
• Experience with monthly close and journal entries
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact with diverse work teams
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications required (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Knowledge on how to run and execute a project plan (ERP integration, Automation technology)
• Ability to adapt easily to new procedures, policies, and systems
• Strong working knowledge of financial systems and accounting fundamentals
• Strong analytical and reconciliation skills
• Provide support for cash forecasting
• Ability to manage in a high volume, fast paced changing environment

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Master's Degree in Accounting or Business Administration or CPA/CMA Certified
• Experience with HFM
• Experience with Oracle ERP system
• Experience with government accounting
• Experience in chemical manufacturing sector
• Demonstrated experience performing accounting services as a defense/government contractor in a governmentally regulated and compliant organization, specifically DCAA
• Experience with ERP System rollout
• Previous experience executing process improvements within the organization
• Experience with dealing with auditors both internal and external

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $81336 - $138271

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems Platforms & Services
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.

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair...just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.