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Job ID:** **113300

The Leonardo DRS Land Systems business is a recognized leader in the design and integration of complex technologies into new and legacy systems and platforms for global military and commercial customers. We are a 5 year running Top Workplace in the Greater St. Louis area.

Job Summary

Leonardo DRS Land Systems is seeking a full time Senior Accountant for our Bridgeton, MO facility. This position will be responsible for performing general ledger journal entries and reconciliations, doing accounting research and resolving reconciliation issues, backing up fixed assets and journal entry posting during month-end closing, and helping with various accounting/financial tasks throughout the month. This position will be crucial to our Finance team as a plug and play person and should be willing and able to step in and work under different areas of Finance when needed.

Job Responsibilities

+ Perform complex tasks to include non-standard reports and analysis of the impact of various projects and transactions

+ Audit accounts to ensure adherence to corporate policy

+ Conduct cost systems studies

+ Ensure integrity of expense, tax, insurance, overhead, accounts payable & receivables, and special fund amounts

+ May lead tasks or aspects of a task or project; provide guidance to less experienced staff members

+ Recommend improvements to accounting policies and procedures

+ Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization

+ Apply principles of accounting to monitor and analyze financial information, and prepare specialized reports

+ Balance books and prepare accounting statements (i.e., profit/loss, income, cash flow, etc.) and schedules

+ Record assets and liabilities and other financial transactions

+ Maintain records of disbursements and expenses

+ Review accounts and reports for accuracy

+ May contribute to the design or modification of accounting systems

+ Contribute to improving processes and procedures that accurately capture, track and report on financial transactions

+ Ensure adherence to and communication of accounting policies and procedures

Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent combination of education/training and experience

+ 5+ years directly related experience, preferably in a government contracting environment

+ Experience with fixed assets, general ledger activity, month end closing, analysis and reconciliation

_The salary range for this position is $70,744.00year- $91,967.00/year for the state of Illinois. This range reflects the good faith estimate of pay the employer is willing to offer at the time of posting. Several factors can influence the pay scale, including but not limited to: Federal contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic location, business considerations, scope, and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate’s qualifications such as prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for: annual performance-based bonuses, equity awards, and overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable. Our benefits package includes comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision), employer matching 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave), parental leave benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional development support, and life and disability insurance coverage._

_Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours._

_*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only_

_Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. #LSY_