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General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems · 2 hours ago

Principal Accountant (Technical Accounting)

positionSt. Petersburg, FL
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityLead/Staff
date8+ years exp

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering, and production of munitions and related systems. The Principal Accountant will provide technical accounting expertise and perform financial reporting functions, ensuring accuracy and integrity across finance while collaborating with key stakeholders for organizational success.

Manufacturing

Responsibilities

Prepares, analyzes, and reviews financial statements using accounting principles
Keeps records of account entries by compiling and analyzing accounting activities
Prepares reports such as balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other documents that project the organization's financial position
Reviews financial statements for completeness, accuracy, and compliance
Oversees accounting operations, or a complex segment of the accounting function
Coordinates accounting matters with other departments
May also have responsibility for:
Prepares periodic financial statements required for external reporting
Collects and analyzes financial data, ensuring that all reporting is in compliance with SEC and GAAP reporting guidelines
Prepares internal reports as required
Researches accounting rules and regulations and makes recommendations regarding company policy
May provide support and assistance to external auditors

Qualification

CPAFinancial accountingFinancial reportingGAAP standardsMicrosoft OfficeGeneral ledger accountingAccount reconciliationBalance sheet analysisMonth-end closeQuarter-end closeYear-end closeSpreadsheetsCalculate depreciationBank reconciliationRevenue recognitionOral communicationWritten communication

Required

Associate's Degree and 8-10 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree
Discipline/Major: Finance or Accounting degree preferred
CPA strongly preferred
Oral and written communication skills
Account reconciliation
Balance sheet analysis
Bank reconciliation
Calculate depreciation
Financial accounting
Financial reporting
General ledger accounting
Month-end close
Quarter-end close
Revenue recognition
Spreadsheets
Year-end close
GAAP standards
Accounting software

Benefits

Healthcare
Wellness
Retirement
Work/life benefits
Career development
Recognition programs

Company

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems

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General Dynamics OTS provides the U.S. military and its allies around the world, an extensive range of weapons systems. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics.
dateFounded in 1996
location
Saint Petersburg, Florida, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.gd-ots.com

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Joe Buzzett
Chief Technology Officer
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Kyle McFarland
Chief Technology Officer
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