Description
At General Dynamics Land Systems we put our Customers at the centre of everything we do. Our commitment to protect and enable the people who serve drives us to develop products and systems that give them a clear advantage for mission success. We are looking for passionate individuals to help us deliver innovative, unique solutions to our Customers.
Key Job Elements:
- Monthly reporting including reconciling general ledger accounts and preparing statistical, financial and accounting reports
- Support monthly accounting close including communicating close schedule, running ERP project processes ensuring project accounting completeness and accuracy
- Manage monthly compliance activities surrounding account reconciliations, journal entries, revenue events and Project CIP reconciliations
- Oversee the accounting of insurance through corporate program
- Assess accounting impacts of items within the ERP system on the site financials and troubleshoot as necessary; present findings to management
- Provide technical guidance to Finance department with respect to project accounting
- Support internal and external audits
- Other activities to support finance team as needed
Required Qualifications:
- University degree and or college diploma in Finance, Accounting or Business
- Minimum 1-2 years relevant experience
- Organized with meticulous attention to detail
- High skill level with Microsoft Office applications (strong focus on Excel)
- Strong team player capable of performing in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Proven analytical and problem solving skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to travel (5% US & Int'l) and be able to acquire and maintain a valid passport
Preferred Qualifications:
- University degree
- Professional accounting designation (CPA) or in progress
- Strong MS Office skills, including MS Excel
- Experience with general ledger / project accounting in an ERP system environment
Work Environment:
- Office
- Ability to work occasional evening and weekend hours to support month- quarter- and year-end activities
General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada is committed to providing all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of the employment process. We welcome and encourage applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous Persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or expression.
If you require an accommodation to assist you with any aspect of the hiring process, we will work with you to meet your needs. Contact londonHR@gdls.com if you need accommodation.
It is a requirement that General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada be registered with the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and that all of its workforce be security assessed. As such, successful applicants must meet all applicable security requirements, including, but not limited to, the ability to obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearance to secret level.