Specialist, Accounting

L3Harris • Melbourne, FL • 5d ago

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 Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. 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: Accounting Specialist (SOX, ICFR)

Job ID: 26970

Job Location: Melbourne, FL; Rochester, NY; Remote within United States

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, 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.

An experience professional with proficient knowledge of audit methodology. Works under general supervision. May be responsible for entire projects or processes within job area. May be responsible for providing guidance, coaching and training to other employees within job area. May manage projects at this level with responsibility for the delegation of work and the review of others' work product.

This individual will have the opportunity to be a key player in shaping accounting and compliance processes. This role requires strong analytical, organizational, technical, and critical thinking skills.

Job Description:

The Sarbanes Oxley 404 (SOX) Accountant role presents an opportunity for financial compliance through enforcing SOX policies, procedures and controls. This role will be a part of a team responsible for performing the Sarbanes Oxley compliance testing.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Assist in executing the Company's SOX 404 plan by conducting testing of the internal controls over financial reporting.

Performs and / or support process walkthroughs to identify control gaps.

Completes control testing and independently investigates exceptions and identifies issues.

Analyzes post-assessment follow-up to evaluate the effectiveness of the corrective actions.

Support Divisions in evaluation and recommending improvements to business practices, processes and control procedures.

Examine records to ensure proper recording of transactions and compliance with applicable laws, agreements, and policies.

Job responsibilities may also include financial and operational reviews of the reliability and effectiveness of financial and control systems.

Build effective working relationships with various Finance, Accounting & Operations stakeholders.

Up to 10% travel

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

Additional:

Excellent verbal and written communicator

Highly organized and able to self-prioritize with multiple conflicting deadlines

Continuous improvement mindset

Advanced knowledge in MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint (MS Office)

Excellent analytical skills

Creative problem solver

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

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