Staff Government Accounting

General Dynamics Land Systems US

Sterling Heights, MI

JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
AJAX (Asynchronous JavaScript and XML), Accounting, Accounting Standards and Regulations, Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Auditing, Business Analysis, Business Skills, Business Solutions, Business Support, Cafeteria, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Communication Skills, Corrective Action, Cost Accounting, Cost Analysis, Customer Relations, Documentation, Establish Priorities, File Audits, Fitness, Flexible Spending Accounts, Government Accounting, Government Regulations, Healthcare, Hyperion, Interpersonal Skills, Multitasking, Oracle, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Project/Program Management, Publications, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Risk, Technical Accounting, Technical Research, Technical/Engineering Design, Time Management, Trend Analysis, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Sterling Heights, MI
POSTED
7 days ago

We Serve Those Who Protect What Matters
At General Dynamics Land Systems, we build the combat vehicles and integrated technologies that give soldiers a decisive advantage. We design, engineer and sustain advanced tracked and wheeled systems paired with modern electronic architecture, AI-enabled capabilities and autonomy-ready technology.
From Abrams to LAV, Stryker to AJAX, robotic platforms to software solutions and beyond, our portfolio delivers proven performance for customers around the world.
That’s why Soldiers and Marines have trusted General Dynamics Land Systems products in the toughest conditions for decades. We deliver the power to win.
Every day, our global team looks beyond the horizon, solving problems before they become challenges.
Bring your talent. Bring your purpose. Let’s shape the future of General Dynamics Land Systems together.
What We Offer 
Whether you are starting your career or an experienced professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is impactful and built for you.
  • Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending. 
  • Competitive base pay, incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits. 
  • 401k Match (6%). 
  • Educational Assistance. 
  • 9-80 Work Schedule (This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off). 
  • Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled with new equipment Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track. 
 
 
Primary responsibilities
The primary responsibility of this role will be supporting preparation, submission and audit of the annual indirect cost rate proposal. In execution of this assignment, the candidate will be required to perform detailed account analysis and gather all appropriate supporting documentation to create an audit file. Candidates must be able to prepare written explanations as well as discuss audit issues with all levels of management. 
Job responsibilities also include support of business system and cost accounting standards (CAS) audits, maintenance and publication of the annual disclosure statements, regulatory requirement research, and analysis of cost transfer requests in preparation for approval. 
The qualified candidate must demonstrate technical expertise, analytical abilities and strong interpersonal skills.  In addition, the role requires flexibility and the ability to handle several assignments independently.
 
Required Skillset
  • Must have an Accounting background
  • Must have a minimum of 5 years audit experience
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, adapting to changing priorities and requirements.
  • Customer interface experience with USG and/or external suppliers desired
  • Proven ability to establish and maintain effective relationships.
  • Ability to assess business or technical risk and develop corrective actions and mitigation plans.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Must have excellent analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills.
  • Must have strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels
  • Must be able to identify trends or patterns in data
 
Preferred Skillset
  • Government Regulatory and compliance knowledge
  • CPA preferred
  • Working knowledge of Oracle and Hyperion
  • Technical accounting research

About the Company

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General Dynamics Land Systems US

General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS), headquartered in Sterling Heights, Michigan is a wholly-owned business unit of General Dynamics Corporation’s (NYSE:GD) Combat Systems group and is a global leader in the design, development, production, support and enhancement of tracked and wheeled military vehicles. GDLS has a 70-year defense heritage of providing a full spectrum of high quality, technically superior, high value products and services to the United States and its Allies and demonstrates the leadership, financial resources, technology and strength of more than 7500 employees who are dedicated to making the Company the World’s preferred supplier of land vehicles and weapons systems. This dedication assures every shareholder, customer, and the nation, that the name General Dynamics will always mean Strength on Your Side.

At the heart of Land Systems’ military-vehicle platforms is the Abrams main battle tank and the family of Stryker and LAV wheeled combat vehicles. These key ground-force assets remain critical to the military’s structure and offer continuing opportunities for modernization and enhancements that meet the Warfighter’s evolving requirements while increasing troop safety and effectiveness.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Aerospace and Defense
FOUNDED
1982
WEBSITE
http://www.gdls.com/