Specialist, Cost Accounting

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Camden (AR); Remote; USD 63,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Specialist, Cost Accounting to join the Program Cost Accounting function in Camden, AR (or Melbourne, FL or Huntsville, AL or remote). The role handles project cost analysis, inventory costing, and cost accounting adjustments using Oracle, with a focus on internal controls and audit readiness.

Schedule is 9/80 with alternating Fridays off. The candidate will prepare complex reconciliations, Hyperion schedules, and ad‑hoc reporting, while supporting audits

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years cost accounting experience; graduate degree with 2+ years.
• In lieu of a degree, 8+ years cost accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs project cost analysis and prepares cost metrics.
• Prepares cost adjustments in Oracle for transfers, intercompany billings, labor corrections and ad-hoc requests.
• Posts cost entries to GL and prepares complex reconciliations including inventory costs.
• Analyzes cost transactions between Inventory and Projects subledgers in Oracle and coordinates with IT.
• Supports monthly Inventory module closing.
• Prepares quarterly income statement flux reports and Hyperion schedules.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvements.
• Supports audits (SOX, external/internal) and ad hoc reporting.

Skills

Cost accounting

Oracle ERP

Excel

HFM

GL posting

Audit support

Intercompany transfers

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

Tools

Oracle ERP

HFM

Excel

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Specialist, Cost Accounting

Job Code: 46181

Job Location: Camden, AR or Melbourne, FL or Huntsville, AL or Remote

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Job Description

L3Harris–Missile Propulsion (MP) is seeking a Specialist, Accounting to join the Program Cost Accounting function, reporting to the Associate Manager, Project Cost Accounting. This role has responsibility for various Program Cost Accounting functions of the divisions within the Segment, which primarily include project cost analysis, accounting for inventory, project costing adjustments and system monitoring among other responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and analytical skills, combined with a strong technical accounting background.

Essential Functions

• Performs project cost analysis, prepares cost metrics
• Prepares cost adjustments in Oracle for project-to-project transfers, intercompany billings, labor corrections and ad-hoc requests
• Responsible for posting cost entries to general ledger accounts and for the preparation of complex account reconciliations and analysis including project inventory costs
• Perform daily analysis of cost transactions between Inventory and Projects subledgers within Oracle and work with IT on resolutions as required
• Support the monthly Inventory module closing process
• Preparation of the quarterly income statement flux report, explaining in detail the quarterly changes in various line items
• Preparation of program-related monthly and quarterly Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) schedules
• Proactively identify opportunities for process improvements
• Preparation of ad-hoc reporting and assistance with special projects, as requested
• Support audits (External Audit, Internal Audit, and SOX and Self Evaluation Testing)
• Ability to obtain a US Secret Clearance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior cost accounting experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior cost accounting experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior cost accounting experience.

Preferred Additional Skills

• 2 years experience with US GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements
• 2 years experience in the monthly, quarterly, and annual close in a fast-paced close process with multiple, often competing, deadlines
• 2 years experience with facilitating internal and external audits
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
• Experience with ERP System (preferably Oracle)
• Experience with HFM
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Exceptional organizational skills, enabling monitoring of key due dates and activities
• Flexible planner in terms of daily activities with ability to adapt to changing requirements and priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong customer service approach, self-directed, assertive, with a positive attitude
• Ability to develop broad, cooperative relationships with numerous groups and individuals

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C. area, Denver, or NYC areas is $73,000 – 135,000. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, Cleveland Ohio, Vermont and Virginia is $63,500 – 117,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

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