An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
Senior Accounting Specialist Job ID Number 2026-74585 McLeansville, NC, US Category Finance/Economics Required Clearance No clearance Employment Type Full Time Remote Option Hybrid Business Unit GD Mission Systems Apply Now At
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Position Senior Accounting Specialist ID:
2026-74585
US-NC-McLeansville Required Clearance:
No clearance
Posted Date:
8/27/2026
Category:
Accounting/Finance Employment Type:
Full Time Hiring Company:
General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or equivalent combination of education and work experience is required plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree. Certified Public Accountant designation is desired. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required. Responsibilities for this Position Imagine a world-class engineering environment with exceptional talent and advanced technologies that are often classified. At General Dynamics Mission Systems, youll work with amazing engineers to invent the technologies, products, and services that help our service members, intelligence analysts, and first responders keep our nation safe. We provide premium systems and services to the Department of Defense, government agencies, and commercial clients across areas including acoustic sensors, signal processing, combat systems, torpedoes, cybersecurity, knowledge management, and electronic warfare. If you want the chance to lead, it's time to bring your talent to General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS)! Utilizing strong analytical skills, the Sr Accounting Specialist develops, implements, and maintains accounting processes related to journal entries, the general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and revenue reconciliations. This role reviews and interprets financial reporting requirements, rules, and regulations; balances books; prepares profit and loss, cash flow, income, and balance sheet statements; and develops monthly reports of revenues and expenditures. We encourage you to apply if you have any of these skills or experiences: Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or an equivalent field, plus a minimum of four years of relevant experience; or a masters degree. Knowledge of accounting practices, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and Sarbanes-Oxley Act requirements. Financial analysis, account reconciliation, and financial-report preparation experience. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation preferred. What youll experience Work with advanced technologies and systems that are often classified. Exposure to accounting operations supporting complex defense and government programs. Opportunities to build knowledge of financial systems, reporting requirements, and regulatory standards. Access to modern tools and technologies supporting financial operations. Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation. What sets you apart Experience preparing and analyzing journal entries, financial reports, and reconciliation documentation. Knowledge of banking, cash-management, and payment-processing transactions. Experience supporting internal and external financial audits. Proficiency with Oracle preferred. Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Teams. Representative Duties and Tasks Prepare, analyze, and evaluate financial information associated with banking and cash-management transactions for multiple companies within the financial service center. Monitor daily bank activity; resolve payment, posting, international wire, site-location, and returned-vendor-check issues. Perform month-end close activities, including journal entries, reporting documentation, analysis, and monthly balance-sheet account reconciliations. Support internal and external financial audits, weekly miscellaneous check deposits, monthly tax ACH payments, and accounts payable activities. Perform special projects requiring complex financial analysis. Our Commitment to
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An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development. Research-oriented work alongside award-winning teams developing practical solutions for our nations security. Flexible schedules with every other Friday off, if desired (9/80 schedule). Competitive benefits, including 401(k) matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health and wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more. See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits.
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This position in on-site with the opportunity to flex moving forward. We are not offering a relocation package at this time. Salary Note This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled. Combined Salary Range USD $78,033.00 - USD $84,434.00 /Yr. Company Overview General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team! Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
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