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About this role

Sparton is an innovative defense contractor headquartered in DeLeon Springs, Florida, with a rich heritage dating back to 1900. Renowned for our exceptional manufacturing capabilities, we specialize in producing high-quality sonobuoys critical to the United States’ undersea warfare arsenal, enhancing national security against current and future adversaries. But we are more than manufacturers; we are problem solvers. Our team of dedicated engineers and skilled professionals tackles some of the most challenging issues in defense technology. Our expertise includes advanced research systems, maritime solutions, sophisticated sensor technologies and payload delivery capabilities.

Job Summary
The Accountant I will report to the General Ledger Supervisor and will assist with fundamental accounting tasks. Responsibilities include supporting daily, monthly, and quarterly accounting activities such as preparing journal entries, conducting accounting reconciliations, aiding in month-end close processes, and assisting with payroll and healthcare analysis. This entry-level role requires strong organizational skills and attention to detail to ensure accurate financial records and compliance with company policies.

Responsibilities and Tasks

Assist in uploading and analyzing of payroll, healthcare data needed to import into Oracle.
Assist with month-end, quarter-end and year-end financial close by recording financial transactions.
Assist with documentation of month-end close, including analyzing and explaining variances to budget as well as prior periods.
Reconcile balance sheet accounts to subsidiary ledgers and supporting schedules.
Prepare monthly recurring and adjusting journal entries.
Assist with quarterly and year-end audit reviews.
Assist with implementation of process improvements and procedures.
Help maintain effective internal controls and procedures to assist with year-end SOX testing.
Collaborate on Ad hoc projects request to support Corporate Controller and other departments.
All other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience & License or Certification

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; or associates degree in accounting or finance with at least 2 years of accounting experience.
Accounting background, entry to mid-level experience required.
Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.\Working knowledge of PC systems required.
Ability to work with confidential information.

Skills and Abilities

U.S Citizenship is required
Government contracting experience highly desirable.
Intermediate MS Excel knowledge (i.e. vlookup, pivot tables, etc., etc.).
Proven ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, be organized, and work in a team environment.
Strong proficiency in data analysis.
Experience with Oracle EBS desirable.
Wide area workflow highly desirable.

Travel/Physical Requirements

Travel requirements are nominal
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, talk and communicate, use hands/finger, feel and reach with arms. This position requires the ability to bend or stoop and lift, as necessary, up to 20 lbs.

Benefits Highlights
Healthcare

Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage.
Healthcare concierge to help you navigate your benefit selections.
Virtual health solutions for physical therapy, menopause, and diabetes.
Company paid Basic Life Insurance. Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available.
On-site wellness clinic.

Paid Benefits

Competitive compensation.
401k program to plan for your future with company match 75% up to 8% plus 1% Employer contribution.
Company Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick).
Paid parental leave.
Adoption assistance.
Fertility and family building assistance.

Additional Benefits

Flexible work schedules available based on position:
- 9/80 schedule providing every other Friday off
- 5/8s
- 4/10s
- 3/12s
Lifestyle spending account.
Perks at work.
Generous employee referral program.
Tuition reimbursement.
Voluntary benefits available: longer term care, legal, identity theft, pet Insurance, and many more options

These are highlights of Elbit America benefits. If there is a conflict with these highlights, company policy or benefits plan documents shall govern. Benefits are subject to change.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Accessibility
Sparton DeLeon Springs, LLC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email us at [email protected]

Disclaimer:
This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

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