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Finance Specialist II
Finance Specialist IIGeneral Dynamics • Saint Petersburg, FL, US
Finance Specialist II

Finance Specialist II

General Dynamics • Saint Petersburg, FL, US
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Job Title

Job Summary

Performs a variety of financial activities, including accounting, financial analysis, audit, tax, credit & collections. Develops & evaluates financial plans & policies. Establishes & maintains accounting, financial, & reporting policies & controls. Work closely with cross-functional teams, including project managers, accounting, & operations, to provide financial guidance & ensure alignment with business goals

Essential Functions

  • Manages multiple financial functions in an organization.
  • Establishes internal controls for monitoring assets, capital investments, controlling costs, and measuring liquidity.
  • Liaisons with senior leadership from accounting on matters of monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements.
  • May summarize the financial status of the organization; interprets asset ratios, break-even analysis reports, profit margins, operating costs, stock value (if applicable), and other metrics used in measuring fiscal stability.
  • Communicates with operations, marketing, HR, IT, and other departments on matters of internal controls and / or budget approval and ROI for specific projects.
  • Prepares for audits and makes certain that financial reporting is completed properly, and that all documentation follows applicable regulations (including GAAP, FASB, or SEC mandates).

Additional Responsibilities

  • Assist the Program Management & Control Account Managers (CAMs) on the planning, implementation, & monitoring of Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) processes.
  • Assist with the month-end & quarter-end close processes by preparing & analyzing journal entries, general ledger accounts, & balance sheet reconciliations.

    • Required Qualifications

  • Required education and experience : Associate's Degree and 2-4 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education & / or Experience
  • Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills : Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Other : Oral and written communication skills. Detail oriented. Ability to meet deadlines.

    • Preferred Qualifications

  • Preferred education and experience : Bachelor's Degree
  • Discipline / Major : Finance / Accounting
  • Knowledge, skills & abilities : Account reconciliation. Balance sheet analysis. Bank reconciliation. Calculate depreciation. Financial accounting. Financial reporting. General ledger accounting. Month-end close. Quarter-end close. Revenue recognition. Spreadsheet intermediate. Year-end close. GAAP standards. Accounting software.

    • Physical Requirements

  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and / or computer for extended periods of time.
  • Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety / health hazard potential.
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