Job Description
BAE Systems is seeking a Senior Accountant to support the Ordnance Systems Inc. (OSI) business unit.

Responsibilities:

Supports OSI Finance in engaging with internal stakeholders to identify areas of improvement for processes or reporting and maintain strong collaborative relationships.
Evaluate situations and provide guidance and solutions to the OSI business.
Analyze financial statements to provide guidance to the different areas regarding financial performance and metrics.
Assist in data analytics and clean-up in anticipation of loading the new system with clean and accurate data.
Support finance department with entries and reconciliations.
Assist in ERP implementation and process improvements.
Record complex accounting transactions including preparing and posting journal entries.
Perform analysis and reconciliation of general ledger account activity.
Assist in the monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing process.
Support internal and external audit requirements.
Evaluate, analyze, and implement changes to policies and procedures.
Ensure processes are regularly evaluated and tested through various initiatives to ensure strong internal controls are in place for the given processes.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or similar field with 5+ years of experience OR equivalent education/experience
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel)
Proficient with Data Analytics
Experience in applying accounting principles to various projects and business situations.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

CPA or CMA certification.
Fixed asset management experience.
Oracle experience.
MAcc or MBA.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $66400 - $112880

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems Platforms & Services
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair...just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.