Labor Accountant

Overview This position is responsible for performing payroll and labor related financial functions.  The ability to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment, while maintaining a strong attention to detail and accuracy is a must.  This position will require interaction with all employee and management levels as well as frequent interaction with Human Resources, various agencies, and third-party providers.  Some, but not all, specific tasks to be performed are as follows:  Analyze labor to payroll activity to identify and resolve variances Assist in weekly labor closing activities Provide audit support through interaction with government and commercial audit agencies Assist with internal audits conducted by Electric Boat Perform quality checks to ensure accurate processing and adherence to company policy Interact with all levels of management to resolve any policy divergences Qualifications Required: Bachelor of Science degree in accounting  Proficiency in Microsoft Excel Reporting and data analysis experience Some weekend and overtime hours to support weekly processing deadlines Preferred: 2+ years of Timekeeping and/or Payroll processing experience Experience working with mainframe based financial systems PeopleSoft experience Prior experience working with multiple pay groups / collective bargaining units Microsoft Office Suite Skills Strong attention to detail and accuracy Ability to maintain strict confidentiality by working with sensitive information Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with all layers within the organization as well as outside agencies and third-party providers Ability to effectively work as a team player in a fast paced, deadline driven environment Physical Qualifications Light Lifting Environmental Attributes Inside