Senior Accountant

Trinzic; Arlington (VA); In loco; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

401K plan with company match

Medical/dental/vision benefits

Flexible work schedule

Professional training and development

Descrizione del lavoro

KBR seeks a Senior Accountant to join the Defense & Intelligence (D&I) Controllership team. The role supports monthly closes, financial reporting, internal controls, backlog reporting, and unbilled reconciliations, driving process improvements across the organization.

The ideal candidate has strong U.S. GAAP knowledge, 5+ years in accounting, and experience with government contracting environments. Join during a pivotal growth phase and contribute to critical missions worldwide.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience including responsibility for financial close processes, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and internal controls.

Mansioni

• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements for close processes.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting per U.S. GAAP and policies.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and strengthen controls.
• Develop automated reporting using Power BI, Power Query, Excel, and related tools.
• Support SOX compliance, testing, documentation, and remediation activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize workflows and reporting capabilities.
• Lead special projects and provide decision-support analytics to business objectives.

Conoscenze

Journal entries

Account reconciliations

SOX controls

Financial reporting

Excel

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Strumenti

Deltek Costpoint

Cognos

Power BI

Oracle HFM

Descrizione del lavoro

Senior Accountant

Title

At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions.

Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.

Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.

KBR is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accountant to join the Defense & Intelligence (D&I) Business Unit Controllership team. This role is responsible for supporting the monthly close process, financial reporting, internal controls compliance, backlog reporting, unbilled account reconciliations, and key process improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting expertise, analytical problem‑solving skills, and a continuous improvement mindset to help enhance financial reporting accuracy, strengthen internal controls, and drive operational efficiency across the organization.

Trinzic is being established as an independent public company through the planned separation of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, which is expected to be completed on January 4, 2027. This role offers a rare opportunity to join the organization during a pivotal period of growth and transformation, helping build and support financial processes, controls, and reporting capabilities that will position the company for long‑term success while serving critical government and commercial missions around the world.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and business unit financial statements to support the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company policies.
• Identify, develop, and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, standardization, scalability, and overall effectiveness across the D&I Controller organization.
• Evaluate existing accounting and financial reporting processes and recommend automation opportunities to reduce manual effort, improve data quality, and strengthen controls.
• Partner with Finance, FP&A, IT, Operations, and other stakeholders to streamline workflows and improve financial reporting capabilities.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance automated reporting solutions utilizing Power BI, Power Query, Excel, and related reporting tools.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to month‑end close activities, reconciliations, backlog reporting, and financial analysis.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls in compliance with Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX) requirements and company standards.
• Perform periodic SOX control testing, documentation, and remediation activities as needed.
• Support internal and external audits, including the implementation of corrective actions and process enhancements.
• Conduct regular unbilled account reconciliations and analyses to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records.
• Collaborate with billing and project finance teams to investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Lead and contribute to special projects and strategic initiatives assigned by management.
• Provide financial analysis, reporting, and decision‑support insights to support business objectives and operational performance.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to achieve project goals and drive successful business outcomes.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience including responsibility for financial close processes, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and general accounting principles.
• Experience working in a corporate accounting, controllership, or financial reporting environment.

Technical & Leadership Skills

• Strong understanding of SOX compliance, internal controls, and audit support activities.
• Advanced analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to identify trends, variances, and process improvement opportunities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with cross‑functional teams.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA certification.
• Experience supporting government contracting organizations.
• Proficiency with Deltek Costpoint, Cognos, Microsoft Power BI, and Oracle Hyperion Financial Management (HFM).
• Experience developing Power BI dashboards, automated reports, and business intelligence solutions.
• Experience utilizing Power Query, Power Automate, or similar data transformation and workflow automation tools.
• Demonstrated success identifying and implementing process improvements that increase efficiency, enhance reporting quality, and strengthen internal controls.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a proven track record of process simplification, standardization, and automation.
• Experience supporting large, complex projects and collaborating across multiple business functions.

Additional Compensation: KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

Benefits: KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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