Sr Manager, Accounting

General Dynamics - Ordnance and Tactical Systems (PA); Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Retirement plans

Career development programs

Recognition programs

Job summary

General Dynamics - Ordnance and Tactical Systems (PA) is seeking a Sr Manager for Accounting in Wilkes-Barre. The role involves managing accounting staff, ensuring compliance with policies, and overseeing financial reporting and analysis.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate's Degree and 7-8 years of relevant experience, with strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Office tools.

You will contribute to key financial strategies and decisions in our organization, fostering a culture of teamwork and transparency.

Qualifications

• 7-8 years' experience in accounting or equivalent education.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Experience in accounting management and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting staff in daily operations.
• Ensure accuracy in analysis and reporting.
• Lead and direct the work of employees in accounting functions.

Skills

Account Reconciliation

Accounting Management

Accounts Payable

Balance Sheet Analysis

Bank Reconciliation

Financial Accounting

Financial Reporting

General Ledger Accounting

Project Management

Revenue Recognition

GAAP Standards

Accounting Software

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Sr Manager, Accounting

Job Locations: US-PA-Wilkes-Barre

Company Overview

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, energetics, weapons, armaments, and missile subsystems around the world. OTS empowers the U.S. military and its allies with an extensive range of overarching product segments applied across all levels of strategic and tactical operations, providing a cutting‑edge advantage to our warfighters.

Our Ethos of Honesty, Trust, Transparency, and Alignment, are the guiding principles that form the foundation of everything we do. Integrity is paramount, innovation fuels our passion, customer satisfaction is at the core of our mission, and collaboration is key to our success — fostering a culture of teamwork and mutual respect among employees, partners, and stakeholders.

Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits that include career development and recognition programs.

If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Job Summary

Performs general accounting activities, including the preparation, maintenance and reconciliation of ledger accounts and financial statements such as balance sheets, profit‑and‑loss statements and capital expenditure schedules. Prepares, records, analyzes and reports accounting transactions and ensures the integrity of accounting records for completeness, accuracy and compliance with accepted accounting policies and principles. Provides financial support, including forecasting, budgeting and analyzing variations from budget. Analyzes and prepares statutory accounts, financial statements and reports. Conducts or assists in the documentation of accounting projects.

Impact of the Role

General Profile

• Manages professional employees and/or supervisors
• Must have at least one professional expert or one supervisor as a direct report
• Has accountability for the performance and results of a team within own area of specialty
• Adapts departmental plans and priorities to address resource and operational challenges
• Decisions and problem solving are guided by policies, procedures and department plan; receives guidance from manager
• Provides technical guidance to employees, colleagues and/or customers
• Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment

Essential Functions

• Manages accounting staff in daily operations of one or more accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, ledger maintenance, revenue, and asset accounting.
• Oversees calculating, posting, and verification of financial data for use in maintaining accounting and statistical records.
• Ensures all analysis and reporting are accurate and prepared in compliance with accounting policies and procedures.
• Establishes and implements productivity and quality standards.
• Leads and directs the work of other employees and has responsibility for personnel actions related to hiring, performance, and disciplinary actions with concurrence from the HR Directors & General Managers.

Required Qualifications

• Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 7-8 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience
• Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred education and experience: Bachelor's Degree
• Discipline/Major: Business, Finance or Accounting degree preferred.
• Knowledge, skills & abilities: Account Reconciliation. Accounting Management. Accounts Payable. Balance Sheet Analysis. Bank Reconciliation. Financial Accounting. Financial Reporting. General Ledger Accounting. Project Management. Revenue Recognition. GAAP Standards. Accounting Software.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
• Work primarily in a climate‑controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.

Travel Requirements

No or very little travel likely.

Disclaimer

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills. Other duties may be added or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employee's at‑will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.