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KBR is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Accountant to join the KBR Government Solutions United States Defense System Engineering Business Unit.

Primary responsibilities in the performance of general accounting tasks and account reconciliations. The ideal candidate is one who takes ownership, enjoys the “doer” role, and can work successfully in a globally matrixed organization. The position reports within the GSUS DSE BU Controller’s Office.

• Responsible for following and applying accounting policies and procedures involving the maintenance of a precise general ledger.
• Prepares full monthly/quarterly account reconciliations and solutions reconciling differences.
• Prepares ad-hoc reports and able to document variance analysis to management.
• Champions collaboration and partnership across Business Units and Functions.
• Serves as a resource for GSUS DSE Controller team and contributes to KBR’s ongoing initiatives for Financial and Accounting Excellence.
• Responds to and facilitates responses to KBR financial controls and internal/external auditors related to financial statement and SOX testing.
• Work to identify technology, excel functionality, and other enhancements that enable best practices in financial processes.
• Ensure compliance of KBR accounting policies, business practices, and US GAAP, FAR, & CAS.

Qualifications:

• Skills required for this job are typically acquired through the completion of an undergraduate Accounting degree and 2+ years of experience, or, equivalent work experience in lieu of degree.
• Knowledge of Costpoint, Cognos, and HFM preferred.
• Self-starter/proactive, expected to take initiative to research issues, provide solutions, and always looking to create more efficient and accurate results for KBR.
• Work independently while also leading projects within a global-matrix structure.
• Embraces change with the ability to deliver under tight deliverable deadlines.
• Leadership capability and excellent communication, presentation, verbal and written skills.
• Must have the ability to work well with others (both within the team and cross-functionally).
• Must be proficient using Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel.

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.