Senior Accountant – Corporate Accounting, Financial Reporting

HII

. Support accurate, timely, and complete submission of HII’s SEC filings, including Forms 10-Q, 10-K, 11-K, and 8-K .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeNewport News • Virginia • United StatesSenior💰 $79,000 - $99,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in SEC reporting, including preparation and submission of Forms 10-Q, 10-K, and 8-K, along with proficiency in XBRL tagging and financial statement management. Strong analytical and interpersonal skills are essential for effective collaboration and support of financial reporting processes.

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SEC Reporting ExperienceXBRL ProficiencyPublic Company Financial ReportingSAP ExperienceAdvanced Analytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Financial Statement PreparationAccount ReconciliationVariance AnalysisJournal EntriesExpense AllocationsIntercompany TransfersMD&A PreparationPeer ReviewAudit SupportFinancial Reporting

Soft Skills

Strong Interpersonal SkillsAbility to Multi-taskIndependent Task PrioritizationTeam-oriented EnvironmentEffective Communication

Tools & Technologies

SAPSACCFINWorkiva WDeskNakisaBlacklineMicrosoft Office

Industry Keywords

Public AccountingSEC FilingsInternal ControlsFinancial TransactionsAccounting Systems

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support accurate, timely, and complete submission of HII’s SEC filings, including Forms 10-Q, 10-K, 11-K, and 8-K
Manage updates to financial statements, notes, MD&A, tie-out preparation, peer review, review comments, and XBRL tagging
Prepare account reconciliations and variance/fluctuation analyses
Support year-end audits and interim reviews by responding to internal and external auditor requests
Act as primary liaison or support ad hoc projects and general accounting/financial reporting duties
Oversee maintenance of accounting systems and raise issues to Financial Systems and IT
Adhere to internal controls, policies, and procedures for financial transactions and processes
Develop and maintain cross-organizational relationships to resolve accounting and reporting issues
Support month-end close and consolidation activities, including journal entries, disbursements, expense allocations, and intercompany transfers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of relevant exempt experience; OR Master’s Degree and 4 years of relevant professional experience
US Citizenship Required for this Position
Public company financial reporting experience and/or public accounting experience serving SEC registrant clients preferred
Experience with SEC reporting strongly preferred
Experience with XBRL preferred
Experience with SAP, SAC, CFIN, Workiva WDesk, Nakisa, and/or Blackline preferred
Experience with Microsoft Office preferred
Strong interpersonal skills (verbal, written)
Advanced analytical skills
Ability to work with minimal supervision and independently prioritize tasks
Ability to effectively multi-task and maintain a strong positive team-oriented environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance
Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices
On-site health centers
Tele-medicine
Wellness resources
Employee assistance programs
Savings plan options (401K)
Financial education and planning tools
Life insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Employee discounts
Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships
Educational and training programs for continual career growth