Accountant, Accounting & Finance, Financial Reporting

Description: Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more— we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future. At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve.

We’re creating future‑ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity. Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.

Our Lockheed Martin Space Finance & Business Operations is seeking a team member in the Accounting organization supporting cost, labor, and payroll accounting tasks as needed at our Highlands Ranch, Colorado location.

• Be responsible for the preparation of a variety of journal entries to ensure proper accounting at month‑end and throughout the month.
• Answer employee questions related to timekeeping functionality and related policies/procedures.
• Research and resolve payroll errors that result from weekly processing and communicate the outcome to employees, leaders, and/or HR.
• Support all audit activities (Corporate, Internal and External) and review/implement controls that meet all the CAS, FAR, GAAP and corporate policies.
• Continuously improve processes, enhance system/process controls, and provide valuable analysis and support to the Finance and Business Operations departments.
• Provide support as needed to other accounting department functions (e.g. financial reporting, accounts payable, billings, systems) based on changing demands and workloads.
• Candidate must be able to effectively communicate with peers, management, and employees throughout all levels of the organization.
• Assist with expense reports and travel and corporate card requests.

If local to Highlands Ranch, CO or Sunnyvale, CA role may be required to be onsite once a week.

• Prior accounting experience.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving or critical thinking skills.
• Bachelor’s or higher level degree or relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Applicants may be subject to a government security investigation to obtain a possible clearance; US citizenship required.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration with an emphasis in accounting, or related discipline.
• Prior accounting software experience.
• High level of accuracy.
• Experience monitoring internal controls.
• Experience in accounting information systems and/or auditing.
• SAP experience.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication and customer‑service skills.
• Develop relationships and work effectively with others in different locations.
• Self‑motivated.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to multi‑task and meet tight deadlines.
• May have a post‑secondary degree or training in a related discipline.
• CPA.
• 3+ years of related accounting experience.

For most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York the annual base salary range is $69,700 – $120,750. For states not referenced above, the salary range will reflect the candidate’s final work location.

In other U.S. states the annual base salary range is $60,600 – $106,835. For states not referenced above, the salary range will reflect the candidate’s final work location.

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. This position is incentive plan eligible.

• Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have…