Finance/Accounting Part-Time Co-Op

Job ID: 107652 

 

The Leonardo DRS Land Systems business is a recognized leader in the design and integration of complex technologies into new and legacy systems and platforms for global military and commercial customers. We are a 3 year running Top Workplace in the Greater St. Louis area.  

Job Summary

Leonardo DRS Land Systems in Bridgeton, MO is looking for 2 students in their junior year of college majoring in Finance or Accounting that would like to work a year-round internship/CO-OP.  Our expectation is that they will work 15-20 hours per week.  During the year they could work in our General Accounting, Financial Reporting, Contracts and Compliance Departments.  In General Accounting, they will learn how to perform month end closing, account reconciliations, year-end and quarter-end support and audits.  In Financial Reporting, they will assist with program support, cost analysis and financial reporting.  In Contracts and Compliance students would develop a knowledge of government contracting, overhead rates, and budgeting. These students will have the opportunity to continue their employment with us throughout the summer and their senior year if they choose to do so.  We would work with the students to rotate them through the different departments to expand their knowledge of the DRS Finance, Accounting, Compliance and Contracts Administration departments or possibly support Corporate Accounting.    

Job Responsibilities

• Perform professional administrative staff duties in support of the Finance and Accounting Department 
• Contribute to the execution of projects and organizational objectives such as support month end closing, account reconciliation, and cost analysis
• Create graphs and charts for various projects using spreadsheet and graphics software with direction
• Assist in researching information as needed for projects and other objectives
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
• May support staff in assigned project based work
• Ability to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and completion of at least 60 college credits
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Effectively utilize standard office software and computer equipment
• Proficient knowledge with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
   

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours. 
*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only

 

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #LSY