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Senior Accountant

BAE Systems

York, PAFull-time$75–128K/yrSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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Compensation
$75–128K/yr
Location
York, PA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Senior Accountant will join the General Accounting department, focusing mainly on accounts payable and collaborating with other departments to resolve day-to-day issues. The role includes month-end close duties, account reconciliations, research, and problem solving. The ideal candidate is organized, detail oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Self-Motivation, requiredProcess Orientation, requiredResults Orientation, requiredOral Communication, requiredWritten Communication, requiredPrioritization, requiredSelf-Management, requiredDecision-Making, requiredSound Judgment, requiredProblem Solving, requiredResearch, requiredAnalytical Skills, requiredAttention to Detail, requiredRecord-Keeping, requiredAdvanced Excel, requiredOracle ERP, nice to haveKTA (Kofax), nice to haveiValua, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience, required4 Years Work Experience, requiredBachelor's in Accounting or Finance, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

Job Description

The Accountant Sr position will be part of the General Accounting department mainly focused on Accounts Payable type tasks. This position will work with others outside of the General Accounting department in order to resolve day to day issues. The person will be responsible for month end close duties including account reconciliations. The position will include tasks that will require research and problem solving skills. The ideal candidate should be organized, detail oriented, and can work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.

Primary Responsibilities consist of:

  • Monthly account reconciliations

  • Supplier Financing including reviewing, approving, and tracking

  • Researching and resolving aged items

  • Sales and use tax monthly return filings and payments along with assistance on taxability questions and state tax audits

  • Monthly journals as required

  • Assistance with invoice and/or purchase order issues

  • Support internal, external and government audits

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Bachelor's Degree and 4 years work experience or equivalent experience

Required Skills and Education

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

  • Self-motivated and process/results oriented

  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and written

  • Ability to prioritize and self-manage a multi-tasked workload in a fast-paced environment

  • Ability to make decisions with sound judgment while complying with policies and procedures

  • Problem solving and in depth research and analytical skills; Must be detail oriented with meticulous record-keeping skills

  • Advanced Excel skills

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Oracle ERP

  • KTA (Kofax)

  • iValua

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $75254 - $127930

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

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.

Senior Accountant

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How this job compares

Set against the 3,105 open Accountant jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 15, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$75–128K/yr
  • US median$76–101K/yr1,005 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $102K, is 15% above the US median midpoint ($88K) — in the middle half of Accountant salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 399 open Accountant jobs in Pennsylvania and 3,105 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Pennsylvania
Experience
This posting asks for at least 4 years of experience; Accountant postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (2,102 postings).
Education
1,690 of the 3,105 open Accountant jobs (54%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 15, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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