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Job Title: Specialist, Accounting - Lease Accounting

Job Code: 45415

Job Location: Remote Opportunity

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

We are seeking a Specialist in Accounting to join our team. This professional will possess a strong knowledge of the full accounting cycle, analytical acumen, experience in driving and leading special projects and experience with automation, and proficiency in systems such as SAP, PeopleSoft, Costpoint, HFM, ARCS, and CoStar. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in accounting principles, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to communicate financial information effectively.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for the preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and other accounting activities as needed, for several accounting areas, including but not limited to, Cash, Fixed Assets, Intercompany, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Time and Labor, and Leases.
• Evaluate financial data and perform different analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
• Responsible for the preparation of different reports for financial reporting purposes (e.g., rollforwards, reporting schedules, variance analysis)
• Responsible for evaluating different agreements, reports, or data to determine the appropriate accounting treatment
• Communicate within and outside of own function to gain cooperation on operational processes, practices, and procedures.
• Contribute to substantial improvements to processes to enhance performance within the job area through automation
• Provide guidance, coaching, and training to other employees.
• Explain, interpret, and gain cooperation on accounting policies, procedures, and practices.
• Strong understanding on accounting principles (GAAP) and knowledge in internal controls and related regulations (e.g., Sarbanes-Oxley)
• Strong understanding in ASC 842 Lease Accounting and ASC 360 Property, Pland, and Equipment standards and requirements
• Support audit requests from internal and external auditors

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree 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.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Strong communication skills for both internal and external interactions.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage deadlines and prioritize tasks effectively
• CPA, CFA, CPP or CMA designation is a plus
• Proficiency in accounting software Costpoint and CoStar, or automation tools (e.g., PowerBI, Alteryx, Microsoft Copilot)
• Experience with Fixed Assets and Lease Accounting
• Experience with external auditors (e.g., Big 4, Government) and audit requirements for internal controls (e.g., SOX) and government compliance (e.g., DCAA)

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $73,000-$135,000. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, and Vermont is $63,500-$117,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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