Finance Specialist I

Responsibilities for this Position

Finance Specialist I

US-PA-Scranton

Job ID : 2024-31489

Type : Full Time

of Openings : 1

Category : Finance / Economics

Scranton, PA

Overview

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS), a premier provider of ordnance weapons and tactical systems to the U.

S. Department of Defense and allied nations, has an opening for a Financial Specialist I to join our Scranton / Wilkes-Barre, PA (NEPA) team.

We take pride in supporting the mission of the warfighter by delivering the best, to the best. Our products can be found with every U.

S. military branch and with allies around the world. We are looking for a motivated and creative leader to help shape and support our mission.

GD-OTS in NEPA offers great benefits that are effective the first day of employment! Medical, dental vision, 401k and many other benefits are available without a waiting period.

Summary :

Performs a variety of financial activities, including accounting, financial analysis, audit, tax, credit and collections.

Develops and evaluates financial plans and policies. Establishes and maintains accounting, financial, and reporting policies and controls.

Responsibilities

• Gathers, maintains and interprets financial data to assist in corporate financial decisions
• Maintains financial records and ensures that financial transactions are properly recorded
• Ensures the accuracy of entries to ledger accounts and reconciles subsidiary ledger accounts to the general ledger
• Compiles financial data to aid management in the preparation of balance sheets, profit and loss statements and other financial reports
• Assists in analyzing current costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations incurred to predict future revenues and expenses
• Participates in the development and maintenance of financial policies and procedures

Qualifications

Required Qualifications :

• Associates Degree
• Equivalent combination of relevent education and / or experience
• 0-2 years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications :

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting / Cost Estimating or related Finance degree
• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)
• Knowledge of financial management principles, program planning, Earned Value (EV) reporting for government contracts, budgeting and practices

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

• Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of concepts, principles, practices and procedures of specialization to the completion of difficult assignments
• Strong computer skills, administrative data control, scheduling and team interface
• Strong written, digital and verbal communication skills in both an individual and team environment
• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality
• Must be able to possess strong, planning, execution and multitasking skills and have demonstrated ability to reprioritize on the fly
• Must be able to manage quickly changing priorities while meeting deadlines
• Works within the highest level of integrity, ethics and safety
• Exercises moderate to independent judgment
• Decisions are guided by policy, procedures and business plan

Other Requirements :

• Proficiency with MS Office 365 tools
• 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
• Professional demeanor and presentation skills for frequent meetings, presentations

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills.

Other duties may be added or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employees at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.

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