Accountant

About this role

Job Summary
General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.


We have an exciting opportunity for an Accountant to join our GA – Timekeeping and Labor Compliance Team in Rancho Bernardo/La Jolla, CA.


Under general supervision, this position is responsible for the calculation of quarterly and annual direct labor rates, including variance analysis and preparation of government reporting submissions in compliance with FAR/CAS requirements. This position also serves as a key point of contact for internal and external audits, preparing and presenting documentation and responses to auditors (e.g., DCAA, DCMA, PwC) and supporting audit-related inquiries. In addition, the role performs complex labor and payroll analyses, maintains monthly, bi-weekly Pay-to-CO, and annual labor distribution reconciliations using SAP CO/FI and advanced Excel, investigates discrepancies, and partners with cross-functional teams including Government Accounting, Finance, HR, Payroll, ITS, and Audit to ensure the accuracy and integrity of labor-related financial data.


The ideal candidate combines strong accounting fundamentals, advanced analytical capabilities, and experience supporting labor accounting and compliance processes within a government contracting environment, with the confidence and professionalism to communicate findings clearly to auditors and stakeholders.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct complex labor and payroll data analysis using BI tools, SAP, and advanced Excel within large data models to support ad-hoc analysis, data mining, and reporting.
• Perform multiple monthly reconciliations, bi-weekly Pay-to-CO reconciliations, and annual labor distribution reconciliations leveraging SAP CO/FI data and advanced Exc...