General Ledger Accountant

Job Description

Senior Accountant | BAE Systems

The Tone:
This is a full-time remote role at BAE Systems, a U.S. subsidiary of an international defense, aerospace, and security company. BAE Systems delivers a full range of products and services for air, land, and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, and information technology solutions. This Senior Accountant position is vital for the accounting organization, which serves as a trusted business partner, delivering information and innovative solutions essential for decision-making. The work ultimately supports the delivery of quality products and capabilities to customers and the warfighter.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Remote (preferred within 2 hours driving distance of Nashua, NH for occasional in-person meetings)
• Pay: $82779–$140723 yearly
• Team: General Ledger team within the accounting organization
• Mission: Ensure accurate and timely recording of financial transactions, support closing activities, and maintain compliance to provide reliable financial information to support decision-making.
• Tech Stack: Archer, IFRS 16, LeaseAccelerator, Oracle, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Journal Entries: Prepare and post complex journal entries, ensuring accounting transactions are recorded accurately and timely.
• Account Reconciliation: Perform complex analysis and reconciliation of general ledger account activity, researching and resolving discrepancies as needed.
• Lease Management: Manage lease accounting activities in accordance with IFRS 16, including timely and accurate recording of new leases and adjustments in LeaseAccelerator.
• Close & Audit Support: Support monthly, half-year, and year-end close activities, including financial reporting requirements, data requests, and coordinating audit requests with the Controls team.
• System Enhancements: Participate in the development, testing, and implementation of system tools and enhancements to strengthen accounting, payroll, and timekeeping processes and capabilities.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least 4 years of accounting experience, including knowledge of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, journal entries, and financial close processes.
• Experience: At least 4 years of relevant work experience, with previous accounting experience and general ERP system experience.
• Skills: Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, effective communication and presentation of financial data, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to prioritize and self-manage multiple responsibilities.
• Bonus: Familiarity with Oracle ERP system and residence within approximately 2 hours driving distance of Nashua, NH.