Sr Manager, Accounting

General Dynamics Corporation; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems in Wilkes-Barre, PA seeks a Sr Manager, Accounting to lead accounting operations and reporting. The role directs staff across AP, AR, ledger maintenance, revenue and asset accounting, ensuring accurate data and adherence to GAAP.

Responsibilities include establishing productivity standards, guiding personnel actions with HR, and providing technical leadership. A degree plus several years of experience are required, and the team contributes to a

Qualifications

• Requires associate degree with 7–8 years of accounting experience or equivalent
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and financial systems
• Strong leadership and supervisory abilities to manage a team and guide staff

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting staff across multiple functions including AP, AR, ledger maintenance, revenue and asset accounting
• Oversee data posting and verification for accurate financial reporting
• Ensure compliance with policies and GAAP; establish productivity and quality standards
• Provide technical guidance to staff and participate in hiring, performance and discipline decisions with HR director concurrence
• Lead and direct team work with sound judgment and adherence to department plans

Skills

People management

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Job description

Responsibilities for this Position

Sr Manager, Accounting

US-PA-Wilkes-Barre

Job ID: 2026-37164

Type: Full Time

# of Openings: 1

Category: Financial Services

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!

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:

• 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.

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.

If you require assistance or an accommodation for a disability covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please email [e-mail] or call: 727-578-8295. Please note this contact information is for those requesting a reasonable accommodation while applying for a job, because of a covered disability. General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans.

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General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, weapons, lightweight tactical vehicles, missile components and armament systems around the world.