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Principal, Program Accountant

Palm Bay, Florida; Greenville, Texas; Plano, Texas; Rockwall, Texas

Job ID 41227
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Job Title: Principal, Program Accounting

Job Code: 41227

Job Location: On Site; Plano or Rockwall or Greenville TX, Palm Bay FL.

Schedule: 9/80- Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

We are seeking a Principal accountant to join the Program Accounting function within the Maritime Sector, reporting to the Maritime Sector Controller.  This role has responsibility for various Program Accounting functions for the divisions within the Sector, serving as the primary accounting contact for ensuring accuracy of program related accounting information, including revenue, balance sheet, and revenue related reporting.  Specific responsibilities include accounting for revenue recognition evaluation, inventory, and monitoring estimate at completion profit rate changes, and other necessary tasks to ensure accurate project accounting. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and analytical skills, combined with a strong technical accounting background

Essential Functions:

  • Completion of complex Contract Review Worksheets (CRWs) used to determine revenue recognition under ASC 606
  • Review and comprehension of sophisticated contract documents
  • Review project and contract setup in the ERP
  • Completion of quarterly inventory net realizable value (NRV) assessments for both contract and non-contract inventory and for certain receivables
  • Preparation of the quarterly income statement flux report, explaining in detail the quarterly changes in various line items
  • Preparation of quarterly estimate-at-completion (EAC) profit change reporting
  • Review of EACs for compliance with corporate accounting policies and US GAAP
  • Must have strong analytical excel skills and be able to analyze and work with large data sets in an effective manner
  • Preparation of program-related monthly and quarterly Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) schedules required for external financial reporting
  • Preparation of ad-hoc reporting and assistance with special projects, as requested
  • Support audits (External Audit, Internal Audit, and SOX and Self Evaluation Testing)

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting and minimum 12 years of relevant experience; or Master’s degree in accounting with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.  In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience
  • Experience with US GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements
  • Experience in the monthly, quarterly, and annual close in a fast-paced close process with multiple, often competing, deadlines
  • Experience with facilitating internal and external audits
  • 10-16 years’ experience and proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • Ability to obtain a DOD Security Clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Exceptional organizational skills, enabling monitoring of key due dates and activities
  • Flexible planner in terms of daily activities with ability to adapt to changing requirements and priorities
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong customer service approach, self-directed, assertive, with a positive attitude
  • Ability to develop broad, cooperative relationships with numerous groups and individuals
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • Prior experience in public accounting or internal audit
  • Experience with Costpoint ERP or SAP S4/Hana
  • Experience with HFM

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