BAE Systems

Accountant Sr

BAE Systems$80K — $95K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Nashua, NH
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with 4+ years in relevant accounting roles.
  • Deep understanding of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and journal entries.
  • Strong interpersonal skills for effective team collaboration.
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in fast-paced settings.
  • Proven experience communicating financial data in clear and understandable formats.
  • Strong analytical skills with problem-solving aptitude.
  • High proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel; ERP experience, preferably with Oracle.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and post complex journal entries accurately and on time.
  • Analyze and reconcile general ledger account activities to resolve discrepancies.
  • Support monthly, semi-annual, and annual closing activities alongside financial reporting requirements.
  • Act as a liaison to the Controls team for accounting requests during audits.
  • Conduct quarterly control self-assessments in Archer, ensuring timely documentation and follow-ups.
  • Manage lease accounting per IFRS 16, ensuring accurate recording and reconciliations in LeaseAccelerator.
  • Develop and maintain processes for reconciling complex gross wages items, analyzing large data sets.

Benefits

  • Fully remote position with occasional in-person meeting requirements.
  • Opportunity to engage in continuous improvement of accounting processes and capabilities.
  • Potential participation in system tool development and project support.
Full Job Description
Job Description

This position will be performed in a full-time remote work format. While this is fully remote, it is strongly preferred that applicants reside within approximately 2 hours driving distance of our offices in Nashua, NH, as there will be an expectation of availability for occasional in-person meetings and staff gatherings.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Prepare and post complex journal entries, ensuring accounting transactions are recorded accurately and timely.
  • Perform complex analysis and reconciliation of general ledger account activity, researching and resolving discrepancies as needed.
  • Support monthly, half-year, and year-end close activities, including financial reporting requirements and data requests.
  • Serve as a key liaison to the Controls team and coordinate accounting requests related to internal and external audits.
  • Perform and document quarterly control self-assessments in Archer, ensuring assessments are completed accurately and timely, supporting documentation is maintained, and any identified issues or required follow-up actions are appropriately addressed.
  • Manage lease accounting activities in accordance with IFRS 16, including the timely and accurate recording of all new leases and lease adjustments in LeaseAccelerator. Review lease information for completeness and accuracy, perform related analysis and reconciliations, and ensure lease accounting activity is appropriately reflected in the general ledger and financial reporting.
  • Perform complex analysis and review of gross wages reconciliations, including developing and maintaining processes to reconcile items requiring a high level of expertise and analysis of large data sets.
  • Participate in the development, testing, and implementation of system tools and enhancements to strengthen accounting processes and capabilities.
  • Perform testing, document findings, and participate in cross-functional meetings supporting payroll and timekeeping system projects.
  • Support the monthly Sunday subledger close process in Oracle on a rotational basis. Participation is required at least once per quarter and may be required more frequently based on business needs and team coverage.
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls and proactively identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
  • Complete government survey requests and other requests for financial information accurately and timely.
  • Serve as backup to the General Ledger Accountant Principal and General Ledger Accountant Senior Principal, as needed.


This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Required Skills and Education

  • Bachelor's degree and at least 4 years of relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Previous accounting experience, including knowledge of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, journal entries, and financial close processes.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with diverse work teams.
  • Ability to develop and maintain professional and effective relationships with internal and external customers.
  • Ability to prioritize and self-manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience communicating and presenting financial data to other functions in an accurate, concise, and understandable manner.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
  • ERP system experience; Oracle experience preferred.

About BAE Systems

BAE Systems plc is a British multinational arms, security, and aerospace company. It is among the world's largest defense contractors, with over 85,000 employees and operations in over 40 countries. BAE Systems is involved in the design, development, and manufacture of a wide range of products and services, including military aircraft, naval ships, and land vehicles. The company also provides a range of cybersecurity and intelligence services. BAE Systems has a long history, dating back to the 19th century, and has been involved in many major defense projects. Visit baesystems.com for more information.
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90,500 employees
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Founded
1997
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