[Remote] Specialist, Cost Accounting

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. L3Harris–Missile Propulsion is seeking a Specialist, Accounting for its Program Cost Accounting function. The role supports project cost analysis, inventory accounting, cost adjustments, reporting, monthly close activities, and audit requirements across the Segment’s divisions.

Responsibilities

• 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)

Skills

• The ideal candidate will have strong communication and analytical skills, combined with a strong technical accounting background
• Ability to obtain a US Secret Clearance
• 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
• 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

Benefits

• 9/80 schedule: employees work 9 out of every 14 days, totaling 80 hours, and have every other Friday off
• Remote work option
• Health and disability insurance
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• EAP
• Education assistance
• Parental leave
• Paid time off
• 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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