Lead Accountant

Company: Leidos
Location: Tucson
Posted on: January 12, 2021

Job Description:

Description Job Description:Leidos Operational Accounting is seeking a strong Lead Accountant to join our accounting team. In this role, the accountant will provide critical support in the areas of accounting and financial reporting for our leasing and commercial real estate function.Primary Responsibilities:* Proactively assist with the monitoring of 800+ active leases* Work collaboratively with employees, vendors and customers, often in a global environment* Conduct research to support complex accounting situations* Willingness to independently study standards and concepts with the goal of shortening the learning curve* Preparation of journal entries and general ledger account reconciliations* Analysis of complex voluminous data to facilitate accurate financial reporting* Conduct research surrounding expected vs actual results and monthly financial fluctuation* Assist with preparation of disclosures included in the Company's 10Q/10K SEC filings and quarterly supplemental reporting* Maintain up-to-date process documentation* Recommend and implement process improvements as appropriate to simplify, standardize and streamline efforts* Participate in Ad Hoc projects such as internal and external audit requests, department goals and initiatives, and other special projects as neededRequired Qualifications:* Bachelor's degree in Accounting with over 2 years of accounting experience or a Masters of Accounting with less than 2 years of prior experience.* Knowledgeable of basic accounting principles, specifically GAAP* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills* Self-driven with ability to work independently and collaboratively with others with minimal oversight* Ability to work in deadline driven conditions with ability to juggle shifting priorities* Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with all levels of personnel* Strong computer skills including intermediate to advanced Excel skills* Flexible work schedule and willingness to provide additional support during priority reporting periodsPreferred Qualifications:* Knowledge of ASC 842* Strong knowledge of GAAP* Real Estate Accounting knowledge* Experience working with publicly traded company* Deltek/Costpoint experience* Government contract experience* Costar experienceExternal Referral Bonus:IneligiblePotential for Telework:NoClearance Level Required:NoneTravel:NoScheduled Weekly Hours:40Shift:DayRequisition Category:ProfessionalJob Family:Accounting Leidos is a Fortune 500----information technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world's toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and health markets. The company's 38,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $11.09 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2020. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here.Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information at any part of the employment application process. And Leidos will communicate with you only through emails that are sent from a Leidos.com email address. If you receive an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information, please report the email to spam.leidos@leidos.com.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

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