Sr. Accountant, Corporate Accounting

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Sr. Accountant, Corporate Accounting

KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World.

KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives.

In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values:

• We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential.

• We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders.

• We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business.

• We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed.

• We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company.

We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals. Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver.

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.

• 3-5 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 Benefits​