General Dynamics

Senior Specialist, Accounting

General Dynamics$96K — $115K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting
  • Five years of relevant experience
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license
  • Public accounting experience preferred
  • Familiarity with data analysis tools (advanced Excel, Power BI, Alteryx)

Responsibilities

  • Own monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes including journal entries and reconciliations
  • Perform variance analysis on balance sheets and income statements
  • Develop understanding of assigned business processes and risks
  • Research and apply U.S. GAAP for transactions
  • Collaborate with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, and Financial Reporting teams
  • Prepare financial statements and internal management reports
  • Support audit requests and internal control compliance efforts
  • Identify and implement process improvement initiatives

Benefits

  • Exposure to leadership and increased responsibilities
  • Opportunities to lead projects and drive process improvements
  • Work in a team-oriented and collaborative environment
  • Develop subject matter expertise in various accounting areas
  • Engage in diverse special projects and initiatives
Full Job Description
Overview

The Corporate Accounting team is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the corporate headquarters’ financial records, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, and supporting strategic decision-making through accurate and timely financial reporting.

This role is designed for a high-performing accounting professional with approximately 3 years of experience who is seeking to develop into a senior level contributor. The position is responsible for managing core accounting processes, and offers increasing responsibility over complex accounting areas, exposure to leadership, and opportunities to lead projects and drive process improvements.

The accountant will play a key role in the financial close process, manage complex general ledger activities, perform detailed account analysis, and ensure the accuracy of financial statements across multiple entities.

  • Own assigned areas of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close, including preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting analyses.
  • Perform balance sheet and income statement fluctuation and variance analysis, including clear explanations of key drivers.
  • Develop a deep understanding of assigned accounts and business processes, including risks and key controls.
  • Research, document, and apply U.S. GAAP guidance to routine and non-routine transactions.
  • Partner with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Financial Reporting, and business units to support accounting activities and resolve issues.
  • Support the preparation of financial statements and internal management reporting packages.
  • Prepare internal presentations on accounting and financial reporting matters for senior management.
  • Support internal, external, and DCAA audit requests, including preparation of supporting documentation.
  • Support internal control (SOX) compliance efforts, including documentation, testing support, and remediation activities.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements and lead or participate in initiatives to enhance efficiency and streamline the financial close process.
  • Maintain and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and documentation.
  • Respond to inquiries from internal stakeholders, business units, and external parties.
  • Participate in special projects and initiatives as assigned.
  • Ensure timely and accurate completion of accounting deliverables, including review of transactional activity and identification of errors or control gaps.
  • Support large and complex business processes with limited supervision.
  • Research and resolve complex accounting issues and document conclusions.
  • Lead or participate in continuous improvement projects to analyze, review, and develop improvements as necessary.
  • Act as a resource to other accounting team members and cross-functional partners.
  • Develop subject matter expertise in assigned accounting areas over time.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications

To qualify, you must possess the following minimum Education & Experience Requirements:

  • Bachelors degree in accounting.
  • Five years of relevant experience.
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Public accounting experience.
  • Experience with data analysis tools (e.g. advanced Excel, Power BI, Alteryx).

Other Requirements:

  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and levels of the organization.
  • Must be willing to work onsite at Corporate Headquarters Monday through Friday and as needed in support of business requirements.

This requisition is open at two levels. The level of the selected candidate will be determined based on relevant experience.

 

Salary Note:

Base salary range: $96,000 to $115,000 per year (good‑faith estimate for this role at the time of posting). Final offer within this range will depend on job‑related factors such as skills, experience, and market conditions.  

About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is involved in business aviation; land and expeditionary combat vehicles and systems, armaments, and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and mission-critical information systems and technologies. General Dynamics has four main business segments. Aerospace designs, develops, manufacturers and services a comprehensive offering of advanced business-jet aircraft. Combat Systems specializes in producing, supporting and sustaining land and expeditionary combat systems for the U.S. military and its allies. Marine Systems designs, builds and supports submarines and a variety of surface ships for the U.S. Navy and commercial customers. The Information Systems and Technology group offers a breadth and depth of technology and service capabilities that support a wide range of government and commercial needs, including systems integration expertise; hardware and software products; and engineering, management and support services.

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Size
103,100 employees
Market Cap
$67.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1952
5 Year Trend
+4.7%
Revenue
$37.9 billion
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