Senior Accountant (Hybrid)

Leonardo DRS; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) savings plan

Paid time off and holidays

Career development opportunities

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Leonardo DRS in Arlington, VA is seeking a Senior Accountant for a hybrid role to support corporate accounting operations, month-end close, reconciliations, and financial analysis. You will partner with management to support audits, process improvements, and strategic initiatives.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience, strong U.S. GAAP knowledge, and proficiency with key accounting systems such as Deltek Costpoint, OneStream, and Sage Fixed Assets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience with a strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, preferably in government contracting.
• Experience supporting corporate accounting operations, financial reporting, month-end close, account reconciliations, and financial analysis.
• Knowledge of SOX compliance, internal controls, and accounting policies and procedures.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to perform detailed financial analysis and identify process improvement opportunities.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint, OneStream, Sage Fixed Assets (FAS), Microsoft Access, and other accounting systems is preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, financial analyses, and reporting schedules to support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
• Assist with the preparation of financial statements and management reporting packages while ensuring compliance with accounting policies and procedures.
• Manage corporate cash accounting activities, including banking transactions, cash reconciliations, and cash flow reporting.
• Support treasury operations and ensure accurate recording and reporting of cash-related transactions.
• Maintain fixed asset records, depreciation schedules, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Ensure capitalization policies and applicable accounting standards are followed while supporting asset reviews and audits.
• Process and reconcile intercompany transactions, coordinate settlements, and resolve discrepancies.
• Support accurate intercompany reporting and maintain supporting documentation.
• Account for debt-related transactions, including interest expense and debt issuance costs, with reconciliations for financing activities.
• Review prepaid expenses and other asset transactions, maintain amortization schedules, and ensure proper accounting treatment under U.S. GAAP.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, support internal controls and SOX compliance, and resolve reconciling items promptly.
• Provide documentation and schedules to support internal and external audits, quarterly reviews, and control testing.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting efficiency, and internal controls; participate in system implementations and special projects.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

OneStream

Sage Fixed Assets (FAS)

Microsoft Access

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Accountant-Arlington, VA (hybrid)

Salary Range:100-118K

About Leonardo DRS

Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, Leonardo DRS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Leonardo S.p.A., a global aerospace, defense, and security company employing more than 70,000 people worldwide. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package and foster a high-performance culture that rewards innovation, collaboration, and results. For additional information on DRS, please visit our website at www.leonardodrs.com.

Learn why Leonardo DRS is a great place to work!

• https://www.leonardodrs.com/careers/


• https://www.leonardodrs.com/careers/why-work-at-ldrs/

Position Summary

Responsible for supporting corporate accounting operations, financial reporting, month-end close activities, account reconciliations, compliance requirements, and financial analysis. This role serves as a key contributor to the Corporate Accounting team and partners with management to support audits, process improvements, and strategic initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities

Financial Close and Reporting

• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, financial analyses, and reporting schedules to support the timely and accurate completion of month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.


• Assist with the preparation of financial statements and management reporting packages while ensuring compliance with accounting policies and procedures.

Cash and Treasury Accounting

• Manage corporate cash accounting activities, including banking transactions, cash reconciliations, Treasury-related journal entries, and cash flow reporting.


• Support treasury operations and ensure the accurate recording and reporting of cash-related transactions.

Fixed Asset Accounting

• Maintain fixed asset records, depreciation schedules, reconciliations, and reporting.


• Ensure compliance with capitalization policies and applicable accounting standards while supporting periodic asset reviews and audits.

Intercompany Accounting

• Process and reconcile intercompany transactions, coordinate settlements, and work with affiliated entities to resolve discrepancies.


• Support accurate and timely intercompany reporting and maintain appropriate supporting documentation.

Debt and Financing Activities

• Account for debt-related transactions, including interest expense, principal payments, and debt issuance costs.


• Maintain supporting schedules and reconciliations to ensure the accurate reporting of financing activities.

Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets

• Review and record prepaid expenses and other asset transactions, maintain amortization schedules, and ensure proper accounting treatment in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company policies.

Reconciliations and Internal Controls

• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, support internal control activities, and assist in maintaining compliance with SOX requirements and corporate accounting policies.


• Identify and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner.

Audit Support

• Provide documentation, analyses, schedules, and other support required for internal and external audits, quarterly reviews, and internal control testing activities.

Process Improvement and Special Projects

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting efficiency, and internal controls. Participate in departmental initiatives, system implementations, and special projects while supporting continuous improvement efforts across the accounting organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field;


• Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience with a strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, preferably within a government contracting environment.


• Experience supporting corporate accounting operations, financial reporting, month-end close, account reconciliations, and financial analysis.


• Knowledge of SOX compliance, internal controls, and accounting policies and procedures.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to perform detailed financial analysis and identify process improvement opportunities.


• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.


• Experience with Deltek Costpoint, OneStream, Sage Fixed Assets (FAS), Microsoft Access, and other accounting systems preferred.


• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.


• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively across all levels of the organization.


• Demonstrated ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS:

• Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan.


• Wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being.


• Offer programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement.


• Offer flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.