Accounting Jobs in Palm Bay, FL

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Job Title : Principal, Corporate Accounting

Job Code : 33786

Job Location : Melbourne, FL; 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 :

L3Harris is seeking a highly skilled accountant to join a fast paced, high performing team. The position will serve as a technical accounting advisor for corporate and / or business unit management on complex financial transactions and reporting matters, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and producing robust documentation packages. The incumbent will partner with cross-functional teams on complex accounting transactions and enterprise-wide projects and liaise with internal and external auditors to support the company's positions.

Essential Functions :

Provide expert advice to leadership and business partners on the accounting implications of complex transactions

Prepare and review technical accounting memos and other documentation to support accounting positions

Provide guidance on accurate interpretation and effective implementation of business control processes and policies

Stay abreast of changes in accounting guidance and assess impacts to accounting policies

Clearly communicate accounting guidance and impacts at the appropriate level (e.g., staff and peers, various L3Harris teams including executive management, external auditors, external advisors)

Develop effective, collaborative relationships with segment and functional teams

Liaise with external auditors to support the company's positions

Assist with financial reporting tasks as necessary

Support internal and external audit activities as required

Lead or assist in ad hoc projects such as M&A and other non-routine transactions, as necessary

Qualifications :

Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.

CPA with active license

6 or more years of public accounting experience with a Big Four or National firm

Preferred Skills :

Master's degree in accounting

Experience in contract accounting, preferably including U.S. Government contracts

Big Four experience with audits of clients that are SEC registrants and / or U.S. Government contractors

Strong technical and financial acumen

Previous experience within the Aerospace & Defense industry

Previous experience with accounting for M&A transactions

Experience with percentage of completion accounting, including estimates at completion

Strong project management skills, including demonstrated ability to think end-to-end and manage multiple priorities / projects simultaneously

Leveraging technology to enhance data analytics

Experience with automation digital tools (Alteryx, Python, PowerPlatform)

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 $123,500 - $229,500. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, Cleveland Ohio, and Vermont is $107,500 - $199,500. 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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