Accountant

Job ID: 669407BR Date posted: Jul. 03, 2024
Description:Our Lockheed Martin Space Finance & Business Operations is seeking a team member in the Accounting organization supporting cost, labor, and payroll accounting tasks as needed at our Highlands Ranch, Colorado location.

In this role you will:
• Be responsible for the preparation of a variety of journal entries to ensure proper accounting at month-end and throughout the month.
• Support all audit activities (Corporate, Internal and External) and will be tasked with reviewing/implementing controls that will meet all the CAS, FAR, GAAP and corporate policies.
• Work with internal customers to solve problems and find technical and reporting solutions.
• Continuously improve processes, enhance system/process controls, and provide valuable analysis and support to the Finance and Business Operations departments.
• Provide support as needed to other accounting department functions (e.g. financial reporting, accounts payable, billings, systems) based on changing demands and workloads.
• Candidate must be able to effectively communicate with peers, management, and employees throughout all levels of the organization.


Preference for this requisition will be given to Space employees.
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelors or Masters degree from an accredited college or equivalent experience/combined education or relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• Prior Accounting experience
• Ability to perform with a high level of accuracy
• Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation to obtain a possible clearance and if applicable must meet and maintain eligibility requirements for access to classified information. US citizenship required.
Desired Skills:
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Develop relationships and work effectively with others in different locations
• Learn in a collaborative team environment
• CPA or CPA candidate with prior accounting or audit experience, strongly preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication and customer service skills
• Self-motivated
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Feel comfortable working in complex accounting systems
• Ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines
Clearance Level: None
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Washington or Washington DC is $58,200 - $111,600 . Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.

This position is incentive plan eligible.
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: No
Career Area: Finance
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First