Consolidations Staff Accounting Analyst

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Position Title: Consolidations Staff Accounting Analyst

Location: Sterling Heights, MI, United States

Category: Accounting/Finance

Job Type: Full-Time

Country: United States

State: MI

City: Sterling Heights

Remote Work Options: On-Site

Security Clearance Required: Ability to obtain security clearance

Career Level: Mid-Career

Requisition ID: 17462514

Description: Consolidation Staff Accounting Analyst - U.S. Accounting and Consolidations Team

Join our dynamic U.S. Accounting and Consolidations team as a Consolidation Staff Accounting Analyst! This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and excellence of our financial reporting.
Please note: Due to the collaborative nature of this role, on-site presence is required up to 100%.

In this role, you will:

• Contribute to monthly financial statement and disclosure reporting to the GD Corporate team.
• Take ownership of general ledger management and support month-end, quarterly, and annual closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate results.
• Perform reconciliations, post journal entries, and carry out essential controls to maintain compliance with US GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), and tax regulations.
• Research and document technical accounting positions, expanding your expertise and supporting best practices.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors, playing a vital role in financial and internal control audits.
• Identify and implement process improvements, streamlining workflows and enhancing the quality of our work.
• Conduct variance and other analyses to provide valuable insights into financial reporting and business performance.
• Serve as a trusted resource for accounting-related questions, offering technical guidance and support to colleagues.
• Partner closely with other departmentsincluding Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payrollto ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial data.
• Participate in ad-hoc analyses and special projects, directly supporting management decision-making and organizational success.

Required Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (MBA)
• Experience in public accounting (Big Four or regional firm)
• Experience with financial statement preparation and consolidation

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA certification strongly preferred.
• Experience using Oracle or other ERP system
• Proficiency in MS office applications including advanced Excel skills
• Strong Analytical and Organization Skills

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at www.gd.com. General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Consolidation Staff Accounting Analyst - U.S. Accounting and Consolidations Team

Join our dynamic U.S. Accounting and Consolidations team as a Consolidation Staff Accounting Analyst! This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and excellence of our financial reporting.
Please note: Due to the collaborative nature of this role, on-site presence is required up to 100%.

In this role, you will:

• Contribute to monthly financial statement and disclosure reporting to the GD Corporate team.
• Take ownership of general ledger management and support month-end, quarterly, and annual closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate results.
• Perform reconciliations, post journal entries, and carry out essential controls to maintain compliance with US GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), and tax regulations.
• Research and document technical accounting positions, expanding your expertise and supporting best practices.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors, playing a vital role in financial and internal control audits.
• Identify and implement process improvements, streamlining workflows and enhancing the quality of our work.
• Conduct variance and other analyses to provide valuable insights into financial reporting and business performance.
• Serve as a trusted resource for accounting-related questions, offering technical guidance and support to colleagues.
• Partner closely with other departmentsincluding Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payrollto ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial data.
• Participate in ad-hoc analyses and special projects, directly supporting management decision-making and organizational success.

Required Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (MBA)
• Experience in public accounting (Big Four or regional firm)
• Experience with financial statement preparation and consolidation

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA certification strongly preferred.
• Experience using Oracle or other ERP system
• Proficiency in MS office applications including advanced Excel skills
• Strong Analytical and Organization Skills

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at www.gd.com. General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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