Sr. Associate, Accounting

Job Title:

Sr. Associate, Accounting

Job Code: 39360

Job Location:

Nashville, TN

Schedule:

9/80 (Every other Friday off!)

We are seeking a Sr. Associate, Accounting to join the General Accounting function for several businesses within the Targeting and Sensor Systems (TSS) Sector. The ideal candidate will have effective communication and analytical skills, combined with a strong technical accounting background.

• Proficient accounting knowledge.
• Effective communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to communicate in person and remotely, across multiple locations and time zones.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Work both autonomously and with a team to complete all tasks with general supervision.
• Collaborate with the business to deliver efficient, accurate, and compliant accounting.
• Research issues and propose corrective actions or transactions.
• Review transactions to ensure appropriate accounting treatment.
• Complete month-end close activities to ensure reporting deadlines are met.
• Prepare routine journal entries and general ledger account reconciliations.
• Manage both general and program-related inventory balances.
• Oversee the accounting for warranties and create a subledger to track each obligation.
• Support internal and external audit requests.
• Perform special assignments and ad‑hoc analyses as needed.

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.
• 2 years experience with Microsoft tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• 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.

• Experience working with Cost Point is an asset.
• CPA Certification or qualification to sit for the CPA exam.
• Demonstrated excellence in analytical and research skills while leveraging technology such as Tableau, Power BI or Alteryx.
• Objective thinker, problem solver with ability to execute to completion.
• Experience in continuous improvement and process development.
• Exceptional organizational skills enabling monitoring of key due dates and activities.
• Ability to develop broad, cooperative relationships with numerous groups and individuals.

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