BWX Technologies

Accountant

BWX Technologies$70K — $103K *
Erwin, TN 37650In-Person
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • 3 years of experience in a finance or accounting role
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • Strong organizational and analytical skills
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive information
  • Willingness to work on-site in Erwin, TN
  • Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain a U.S. Department of Energy security clearance

Responsibilities

  • Maintain accurate financial records and proper transaction recording
  • Prepare and review journal entries for month-end close
  • Complete monthly and quarterly account reconciliations
  • Analyze capital spending and conduct ROI evaluations
  • Produce timely financial reports and actionable insights
  • Ensure compliance with SOX controls and support audits
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in financial systems

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and benefits package including health, dental, and retirement plans
  • Flexible work schedules and paid time off for work-life balance
  • Professional development opportunities and mentorship programs
  • Inclusive atmosphere that celebrates diverse perspectives
  • Opportunity to impact the future of energy
  • Continuous learning and training for career growth
Full Job Description
Position Overview:

The Accountant is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records and supporting all aspects of the month-end close process. This role delivers clear, insightful analyses of financial performance to management and helps drive operational excellence by identifying opportunities to enhance processes and strengthen financial systems.

Location:

On-site in Erwin, TN

Your Day to Day as an Accountant:
  • Maintain accurate financial records and ensure all transactions are properly recorded.
  • Prepare and review journal entries to support the month-end close process.
  • Complete monthly and quarterly account reconciliations.
  • Analyze capital spending and perform ROI evaluations.
  • Produce timely financial reports, ad-hoc analyses, and actionable insights for management.
  • Uphold data integrity through thorough reconciliations and review procedures.
  • Ensure compliance with SOX controls and support internal and external audit requests.
  • Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements.
  • Assist with quarterly forecasting activities.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across multiple financial systems.


Required Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
  • 3 years of experience in a finance or accounting role.
  • Experience using Microsoft Excel.
  • Strong organizational & analytical skills.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality when working with sensitive information.
  • Ability to report to work onsite at BWXT's Erwin, TN office location.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy security clearance.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • 5-10 years' experience in accounting and finance.
  • Master's degree in accounting or finance.
  • CPA or CMA certification.
  • Experience with multi-site accounting operations.
  • Familiarity with ERP systems and their implementation.
  • Experience in SAP and OneStream.


What We Offer:
  • Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
  • Flexible work schedules and paid time off to promote a healthy work-life balance.
  • Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.
  • An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations.
  • The chance to be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy.
  • Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career!

Pay: $70,000 - $103,000

The base salary range for this position in Tennessee (US-TN) at the start of employment is expected to be between $70,000 and $103,000 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors, and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, the selected job candidate will be employed 'at-will,' unless employed at a location and in a position subject to a collective bargaining agreement. The company further reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment, compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and other market factors.

As a federal government contractor, BWX Technologies, Inc. and any subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities ("BWXT" or the "Company") complies with all federal, state, and local laws and customer requirements regarding health and safety protocols. As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company health and safety requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment.

All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Selected applicants are required to successfully complete a pre-employment check and drug screening. In addition, the position may require the ability to obtain and maintain applicable federal eligibility requirements for access to classified/sensitive information or matter which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test, previous employment, and reference verifications.

About BWX Technologies

BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT) is a leading supplier of nuclear components and fuel to the U.S. government; provides technical, management and site services to support governments in the operation of complex facilities and environmental remediation activities; and supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry. BWXT has more than 6,600 employees and significant operations in Lynchburg, Va.; Erwin, Tenn.; Mount Vernon, Ind.; Euclid, Ohio; Barberton, Ohio; and Cambridge, Ontario, as well as more than a dozen U.S. Department of Energy sites around the country.
Learn more about BWX Technologies
Size
6,600 employees
Market Cap
$5.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$278.6 million
Founded
1867
5 Year Trend
+6.5%
Revenue
$2.1 billion
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