Accountant III

Date Posted	August 11, 2025
Industry	General Accounting, Audit
Job Status	Full-time
Salary	Not Specified
Website	https://www.elbitamerica.com/

Description:

Elbit America is a leading provider of high-performance products, system solutions, and support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, commercial aviation, and medical instrumentation markets. With facilities throughout the United States, Elbit Systems of America is dedicated to supporting those who contribute daily to the safety and security of the United States. Elbit Systems of America, LLC is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT and TASE: ESLT), a global high-technology company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications. For additional information, visit: ElbitAmerica.com or follow us on YouTube.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Staff Accountant with experience in defense contracting and a strong working knowledge of ASC 606 (Revenue Recognition). This individual will play a key role in supporting quarterly close, revenue recognition, and compliance activities. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable working in a dynamic environment.

This position will primarily be hybrid so the candidate will preferably live within close proximity to the ESA Corporate offices in Fort Worth, TX for onsite work as needed. This role reports directly to the Director of Accounting, Revenue Recognition.

Responsibilities and Tasks

• Assist teams with applying ASC 606 principles to contract awards to ensure accurate revenue recognition conclusions.
• Collaborate with Contracts, Program Management, and Program Finance teams to assess contract terms and assist with completion of required ASC 606 documentation.
• Support audit requests in a timely fashion and facilitate gathering of responses to audit inquiries.
• Support the preparation of quarterly completeness checks to ensure all required documentation is completed and reviewed in compliance with company policies.
• Support SOX walkthrough and internal control testing activities.
• Monitor ongoing compliance with SOX requirements and internal policies and identify areas of improvement.
• Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Monitor and follow-up with program finance on the implementation of recommendations and corrective actions.
• Provide training and guidance to program teams as necessary.
• Support special projects as appropriate.

Qualifications /Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA candidate preferred
• Progressive experience with 2+ years of accounting/auditing with a strong emphasis on  revenue recognition and internal control compliance. Blend of public accounting, internal audit experience highly desirable, ideally in a manufacturing or government contracting environment.
• Understanding and practical application of ASC 606, including concepts such as performance obligation identification, factors that impact selection of revenue recognition methods, significant financing components, ship-in-place transactions.
• Familiarity with project-based accounting and WBS structures.
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment 

Here Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer:

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule providing every other Friday off
• Competitive compensation & 401k program to plan for your future
• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
• Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
• Flexible Vacation & PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identify Theft, Pet Insurance, and more
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. 

Elbit America is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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