Senior Accountant (Hybrid

Senior Accountant-Arlington, VA (hybrid)

Salary Range:100-118K

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

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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

• 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.

• 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, One Stream, 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.

• 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.
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