Principal Accountant

Principal, Accountant Job

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing 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. L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains.

Job Title : Principal, Accountant

Job Code : 30077

Job Location : Palm Bay-FL (preferred), or Camden-NJ, or Mason-OH, or Greenville-TX, or Herndon-VA, or Northampton-MA

Schedule : 9 / 80 regular (Every Other Friday Off)

We are seeking a Principal, Accounting to join the Program Accounting function within the Maritime Sector, reporting to the Maritime Sector Controller. This role has responsibility for various Program Accounting functions of the divisions within the Sector, serving as the primary accounting contact for ensuring accuracy of program related accounting information, including revenue, balance sheet, and revenue related reporting. Specific responsibilities include accounting for revenue recognition evaluation, inventory, and monitoring estimate at completion profit rate changes, and other necessary tasks to ensure accurate project accounting.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication and analytical skills, combined with a strong technical accounting background.

Qualifications : Bachelors degree in Accounting and minimum 12 years of relevant experience, OR Masters degree in Accounting with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience. Experience with US GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements. Experience in the monthly, quarterly, and annual close in a fast-paced close process with multiple, often competing, deadlines. Experience with facilitating internal and external audits. Proficient in Microsoft Excel. Exceptional organizational skills, enabling monitoring of key due dates and activities. Flexible planner in terms of daily activities with ability to adapt to changing requirements and priorities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong customer service approach, self-directed, assertive, with a positive attitude. Ability to develop broad, cooperative relationships with numerous groups and individuals. US Citizenship. Preferred Additional Skills : Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Prior experience in public accounting or internal audit. Experience with Costpoint ERP or SAP S4 / Hana. Experience with HFM.