Accountant (Accountant 2) 30160 (Fairfax, VA, Virginia, United States)

About this role

Requisition Number: 30160
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $56,001.00 - $90,000.00
Security Clearance: None
Level of Experience: Mid
Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

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Leadership Mindset at HII – Mission Technologies
Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:

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Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success.

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Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.

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Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.

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Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve.

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Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.

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Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.

Summary:

HII Mission Technologies is seeking a proactive and detail‑oriented Accountant with a strong foundation in financial accounting, revenue recognition, and multi‑entity reporting. The ideal candidate brings solid hands‑on accounting experience, a strong grasp of GAAP, and the initiative to take ownership of assigned tasks while contributing to process improvements.

This remote role reports to the Manager of Financial Reporting, Revenue Recognition, and SOX Compliance and supports month‑end close, intercompany accounting, revenue recognition activities, and ongoing enhancements within the accounting function.

What You Will Do:

• Prepare fluctuation analyses and financial schedules for assigned entities.
• Perform monthly balance sheet and intercompany reconciliations with a high degree of accuracy.
• Review customer contracts to support proper revenue recognition under ASC 606.
• Support month‑end and year‑end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and account analysis.
• Assist with audit-related requests by preparing schedules and supporting documentation.
• Work within ERP and consolidation systems (including OneStream) to support reporting and data accuracy.
• Build and maintain basic-to-moderate automation solutions (e.g., RPA bots, workflow automation, excel/ power query- based tools, scripts) to reduce manual effort and improve accuracy.
• Participate in special projects including system implementations, reporting enhancements, and internal control (SOX) initiatives.
• Uphold adherence to GAAP, internal policies, and internal control standards.

What We're Looking For:

• 3 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; or 1 year relevant experience with Masters in related field.

• Strong understanding of GAAP, core accounting principles, and financial statements.
• Experience with multi-entity accounting or consolidations.
• Hands‑on experience with reconciliations, close processes, and journal entries.
• Experience working with a mid‑to‑large ERP system.
• Ability to build or enhance accounting tools using Excel (macros, formulas, templates, Power Query, etc.).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with demonstrated attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate across departments.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.

Preferred Experience:

• CPA certification (or actively pursuing)

• Experience with Deltek Costpoint, OneStream, SAP or other ERP/ consolidation systems.

• Hands-on experience with financial consolidation tools (OneStream, CFIN, SAP Analytics Cloud, etc.)

• Experience with RPA tools or similar automation platforms.

• Experience with technical accounting research and memo preparation

• Experience with data visualization/ reporting tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.)

Who Excels in This Role:

• The ideal candidate will have strong hands‑on experience in full‑cycle accounting, GAAP and ASC 606 revenue recognition, detailed account reconciliations, and multi‑entity month‑end close processes.

• They will demonstrate advanced analytical skills, familiarity with SOX controls, and the ability to review contracts, analyze financial variances, and support audits.

• Candidates with experience in fast‑paced environments, particularly those with Big 4 audit backgrounds, technical accounting exposure, and proficiency in ERP systems and automation tools, will excel in this role and align closely with the team’s expectations.

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee…