Specialist, Accounting

Job Title: Specialist, Accounting

Job ID: 9657

Job Location: Melbourne, Florida (Hybrid)

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

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.

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 for the IMS Segment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist in executing the Company's SOX 404 plan by conducting quarterly 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 significant issues.
• Analyzes post-assessment follow-up to evaluate the effectiveness of the corrective actions.
• Support Division 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.
• Assist with quality control health checks and compliance metrics
• 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.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting 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.
• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA, CIA certification
• Financial Auditing experience
• Must be eligible to qualify for a Secret Security Clearance
• Aerospace, DOD, or manufacturing background