About this role
Accountant II
Job Description: We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our Accounting Department at BAE Systems Inc. This role offers the opportunity to work across multiple functions including Fixed Assets, General Ledger and Intercompany. The Staff Accountant is responsible for ensuring accurate, timely and compliant accounting processes across these areas. Key responsibilities include maintaining data integrity, performing monthly close activities and reconciliations, managing fixed assets records, supporting cash and expense-related transactions, and supporting intercompany billing and settlement processes. The role also requires maintaining audit-ready documentation.
Required Skills and Education: • Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance or related field • 2-3 years of professional accounting experience • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite • Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail • Good written and verbal communications skills • Self-driven with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced term environment
Preferred Skills and Education: • Experience with Deltek Costpoint is a plus
About BAE Systems, Inc.: BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Benefits Information: Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
Intern Benefits: Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.
Please note: Some benefits may be different for union employees that are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).