General Ledger & Projects Associate Accountant

Position Description:

• Support monthly accounting close including determining and communicating close schedule, running project processes (labour, material, burden, revenue), ensuring project accounting completeness and accuracy
• Prepare monthly accounting close procedures and deliverables such as journal entries and balance sheet account reconciliations
• Assess accounting impacts of any errors within Oracle ERP system on the site financials and troubleshoot as necessary; present findings to management
• Manage monthly compliance activities surrounding account reconciliations, journal entries, revenue events and Project reconciliations
• Support internal and external audits
• Provide technical guidance to Finance department with respect to month-end processes, invoices, project accounting, etc
• Non-routine tasks may include special analysis / reconciliation projects

Position Requirements:

Required Qualifications

University degree and or college diploma in Finance, Accounting or Business

Minimum 1-3 years relevant experience

Strong MS Office skills, including MS Excel

Highly organized with meticulous attention to detail

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

Professional accounting designation (CPA) or in progress

Experience with general ledger / project accounting in an ERP system environment 

Work Environment

Office / Remote

General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada is an employment equity employer who values diversity and inclusion.  We are committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

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.

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