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General Accountant

Bologna, Italy

Job ID 34027
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L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Spec, Accounting

Job Code: 34027

Job Location: Bologna (Italy)

Job Schedule: 5/8

About L3Harris Technologies:

L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 47,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.

The General Accountant is responsible for the operational and administrative management of the company’s accounting activities, ensuring accurate financial records, compliance with fiscal and civil regulations, and support during periodic financial closings.

Main Responsibilities

  • Recording of daily accounting transactions, including:
  • accounts payable cycle
  • strong ability in general ledger accounting
  • solid management of payroll and personnel accounting
  • Manage VAT compliance obligations (VAT register checks, VAT declaration, VAT communications (LIPE), stamp duties on electronic invoices)
  • Virtual stamp duty management.
  • Printing of mandatory accounting books
  • Archive and maintain accounting documentation in compliance with applicable regulations
  • Support internal and external auditors.
  • Management of Intercompany accounts payables (liaising with foreign colleagues; posting invoices and related self-invoices)
  • Reconcile balance sheet accounts and monitor profit & loss accounts.
  • Management of adjusting entries and support in the preparation of the statutory financial statements
  • Involvement in the preparation of the notes to the statutory financial statement
  • Managerial reporting: month end activities and periodic accounting booking and management.
  • Collaborate with other company functions (purchasing office, logistics, management control).

Requirements

Education

High school diploma in Accounting or a University degree in Economics or related fields.

Experience

  •  2–5 years of experience in accounting roles, preferably in structured companies or professional accounting firms.

Technical Skills

  • Strong knowledge of general accounting principles and Italian civil and fiscal regulations.
  • Experience with accounting software (SAP preferably or equivalent).
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
  • Excellent English written and spoken

Soft Skills

  • Accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work under deadlines and in team environments.
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills able to independently identify, analyze, and resolve issues by driving investigations to completion.
  • Confidentiality and reliability.

Employment Details

  • Full-time
  • Employment level according to Industry/Metalworking national collective labor agreement (CCNL).
  • Reports to the Accounting Manager.
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