Corporate Accounting Accountant

Title:

Corporate Accounting Accountant

Job Description

Accountant, Corporate Accounting

Corporate Accounting

Summary:

This position is within the Corporate General Accounting Department supporting various Corporate accounting processes.  This position reports to the Corporate Accounting Manager. 

This individual interacts with his/her peers, Corporate/Finance management, and other functional areas in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This individual will be expected to assume additional responsibilities as needed.

Personal traits such as planning, organizing, oral and written communications skills, and a collaborative personality are needed to perform effectively. Technical abilities include knowledge of corporate accounting topics and understanding GAAP.  Demonstrated MS Excel / Word proficiency. Experience with ERP accounting systems such as SAP, Costpoint, and Hyperion Reporting/ EPM FCCS is preferred. 

This position reports to the Corporate Accounting Manager. 

Responsibilities:  

• Assist with ensure month-end close tasks and procedures are executed in a timely manner.
• Prepare and maintain journal entries and accruals.
• Perform and review month-end flux analysis presented to management.
• Monitor and review account reconciliations and analysis.
• Identify and recommend correcting entries or adjustments as needed
• Review and roll forward supporting schedules and ensure all relevant support ties to the ledger and financial statements
• Assist with continuously improving and automating accounting and reporting processes.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with business units and other corporate department inquiries in a timely manner.
• Maintain Sarbanes Oxley support of key financial control activities.

• Perform special projects and ad hoc reporting as needed.

Qualifications, Skills, and Behaviors

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.

• 2-4 years of experience in a general accounting environment preferably with a large corporation or auditing a large corporation.
• Intermediate to advanced skills using Microsoft Office and other tools with demonstrated use in past work experience.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Collaborative and effective interaction with various levels of company personnel.
• Detail oriented and organized in work.
• Capable of multi-tasking, prioritizing, and working independently.
• SAP and/or Costpoint experience preferred.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.