Accounting Assistant 3 (Accounting Assistant 3) 26148

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Date: Nov 24, 2025

Location: Fairfax, VA, Virginia, United States

Company: HII's Mission Technologies division

Requisition Number: 26148 

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $41,860.00 - $59,000.00 

Security Clearance: None  

Level of Experience: Mid 

 

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

 

To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072

 

Summary:

HII Mission Technologies is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accounting Assistant to support our Financial Reporting and Accounting team. The ideal candidate will have a strong business background, university-level accounting coursework, and relevant professional experience in business management or accounting. This is a hybrid role with a flexible schedule based in Northern Virginia. This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in advancing their accounting career and pursuing a professional accounting degree or certification.

 

Why Join HII?

  • Opportunity to gain hands-on accounting experience and grow within the finance and accounting field.
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment.
  • Exposure to a wide variety of business and accounting functions.
  • Career development opportunities for those pursuing a career in accounting.

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What You Will Do:

  • Assist with day-to-day accounting activities, including account reconciliations and journal entries.
  • Support the preparation of timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
  • Prepare and maintain accurate financial records and reports.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve discrepancies and ensure data accuracy.
  • Provide administrative and organizational support to financial reporting, labor, and other accounting teams.
  • Assist with audits, compliance, and other special projects as assigned.

What We're Looking For:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent and 4 years additional education and/or related experience.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills with keen attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication skills; professional, clear and well-spoken.
  • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Requirements

  • Completion of university-level accounting coursework
  • Work experience in business management or accounting-related functions.
  • Proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Office programs.
  • High degree of initiative and willingness to work extended hours during busy periods.
  • Interest in pursuing a formal accounting degree, CPA or related certification.

HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

 

Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

 

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

 

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

 

Do You Need Assistance? 
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.