Accountant

Job Description

COVID-19 continues to significantly impact our employees, families and communities. With employee health and safety as our top priority, and as a federal contractor, Lockheed Martin is taking action to address the increased risk and uncertainty COVID-19 variants pose in the workplace and ensuring we meet our commitments to national security.
To uphold safety for all employees, we will continue to request vaccination status for all Lockheed Martin employees including new hires. All current and newly hired employees are required to follow onsite safety measures based upon the COVID-19 Community Level at the specific work location.
Description:Global Financial Services Cash Management Solutions is responsible for providing Billing and Collections (B&C) services to various Lockheed Martin business area/unit partners.
This position is primarily responsible for providing successful billing support for the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics group. The position will be responsible for, but not limited to the following:
- Accurate and timely internal and external customer billing support for assigned contracts
- Completion of invoice and account reconciliations as required
- Independently analyze and identify billing opportunities
- Create, review and approve invoices (including self-audit checklists)
- Create accounting documents and appropriately transmit invoices
- Assist with collection and cash application activities as needed
- Review system enhancements and make recommendations
Additional responsibilities and special projects will be assigned as needed to support the organization.
This is a fast-paced position where the candidate must be a high performer and a quick learner. The candidate must be able and willing to support and meet tight deadlines on a continuous basis while staying focused on internal (billing team) and external (Business area/site, FAR, etc.) policies and procedures. An ability to work effectively both independently and in a supportive, diverse team environment is expected.
The selected candidate will be expected to master various systems and processes while providing excellent customer service and maintaining frequent contact with business partners. The candidate will also be expected to maintain required financial controls and support audits as necessary.
This position is based in Lakeland, FL. Lakeland is the 18th fastest growing city in the US per Forbes; conveniently located near several universities and colleges throughout central Florida; within an hour's drive of the beautiful beaches of Florida's gulf coast, attractions such as Disney and Universal Studios in Orlando, and Busch Gardens theme park in Tampa.
We care about our employees and offer a generous benefits package: 401K, PTO, work/life balance, and more.
Basic Qualifications:
- Proven analytical skills demonstrated through related work experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel with familiarly in other MS tools such as Word, PowerPoint, etc
-Experience and aptitude for quickly learning various systems & processes
-Experience demonstrating customer service skills
-Ability to meet OneAero SAP system access requirements
Desired Skills:
-Experience with billing and/or collections
-Experience with SAP
-Proven ability to meet tight deadlines and short turnarounds
-Flexibility to adjust schedules to meet customer needs as needed
-Ability to successfully multi-task
-Experience demonstrating effective teaming and interpersonal skills
-Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
-Experience demonstrating ability to be accountable and professional
-Ability to support and meet tight deadline