Job Summary
The Accountant II - International Enterprise Accounting is responsible for applying accounting principles to assist in the preparation and processing of accounting transactions, preparing schedules to analyze information and assist in creating financial reports.
Principal Accountabilities
• Apply knowledge of accounting principles to activities associated with maintaining ledger accounts and developing financial statements and reports.
• Compile and analyze financial information to create/process accounting transactions, analyze business results, and develop management reports.
• Perform month/quarter/annual close activities which may include analyzing accounts, performing calculations, preparing journal entries, performing account reconciliations, preparing reports and financial statements, and resolving issues as needed.
• Establish and maintain accurate financial records; Create financial reports and statements that summarize and interpret current and projected company financial position.
• Support internal and external audit processes by preparing schedules and documentation.
• Comply with government regulations and internal controls (e.g., SOX).
• Assist junior team members with the development and installation of accounting systems, methods, procedures and controls.
• Position may be assigned to a specific accounting function (e.g., close/process, enterprise analysis, reporting/support) and may require additional or specific job duties related to assigned function that are not aforementioned.
Reporting Relationships
Title of Direct Report(s): No direct reports
Title of Supervisor: Assistant Manager - International Enterprise Accounting
Knowledge & Skills
• Knowledge of general Accepted Accounting principles (GAAP) required. Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) a plus.
• Demonstrate proficiency in finance and accounting relational databases (Costpoint, Cognos, HFM, and Blackline) and Microsoft applications.
• Strong analytical skills and balance multiple work assignments.
• Strong computer skills in Excel and reasonable knowledge of Access.
• Ability to perform data extraction and manipulation, analyze financial data, and generate reports.
• Ability to manipulate, interpret, and analyze data in Excel. Ability to work with numbers and complete assignments with attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
Required Skillset
• Data-driven and continuous learning mindset — Candidates should demonstrate curiosity, adaptability, and the ability to learn new technologies quickly, including leveraging AI to automate repetitive tasks, synthesize information, improve communication, and accelerate problem solving while maintaining human judgment and accountability.
• Ability to evaluate and apply emerging technologies — Candidates should be comfortable assessing new AI-enabled tools and processes, identifying practical use cases, validating outputs, understanding limitations/risk, and incorporating AI responsibly into day-to-day work.
• Demonstrated AI fluency and workflow integration — Candidates should have experience using AI tools to enhance workflows, productivity, decision-making, customer experiences, business outcomes, or operational efficiency.
Experience & Education
• Two (2) to four (4) years of relevant accounting experience.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance (B. Com, BBM, BBA / MBA, M. Com, MSc Accounting & Finance).
• Professional qualification preferred – ACCA/CMA (fully or part-qualified).
Physical Requirements/Working Environment
Normal office environment.
Travel
No travel required.
Disclaimer
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Skills Required
- Two to four years of relevant accounting experience
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Accounting or Finance
- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
- Proficiency with finance and accounting databases, including Costpoint, Cognos, HFM, and BlackLine
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Access
- Ability to perform financial data extraction, manipulation, analysis, and reporting
- Professional qualification such as ACCA or CMA, fully or partially qualified
- Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)
- Demonstrated AI fluency and ability to responsibly integrate AI tools into workflows
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to manage multiple assignments
Amentum Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Amentum and has not been reviewed or approved by Amentum.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare offerings are described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, and vision plans and multiple PPO/HSA options. Mental health support via an employee assistance program and other wellness resources is also included in the benefits mix.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a meaningful part of total rewards through a 401(k) plan with employer matching. Profit-sharing contributions and immediate or near-term vesting in some cases further strengthen the retirement value proposition.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits are presented as solid for the sector, including tiered PTO accrual by tenure and a set of paid holidays. Role-dependent flexible or remote work options and leave programs add to perceived work-life support.
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What We Do
Amentum is a premier global technical and engineering services partner supporting critical programs of national significance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and environment. We draw from a century-old heritage of operational excellence, mission focus, and successful execution underpinned by a strong culture of safety and ethics. Headquartered in Germantown, Md., we employ more than 20,000 people in 48 states and 28 foreign countries and territories. Visit us at amentum.com to explore how we deliver excellence for our customers’ most vital missions.
