Tax and Accounting Associate at Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin · Highlands Ranch, United States Of America · Hybrid
- Professional
- Office in Highlands Ranch
Security Clearance
None
Shift
First
Direct/Indirect
Indirect
Business Area
Space
Department
211GA30:FBO Accounting
Relocation/Housing Stipend Available
No
Job Code/Title
E4082:Financial Mgmt
Job Class
Finance
Job Category
Experienced Professional
Req Type
Full-Time
Job Description
Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more— we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future. At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity. Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.
We are seeking a motivated and detail oriented Tax and Accounting Associate with relevant experience to join our finance team. The associate will support tax, month end close, and general accounting activities while ensuring adherence to company policies, applicable laws, and regulatory standards. This role provides exposure to both tax and accounting functions and offers opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
• Prepare long range plan, quarterly and annual tax schedules in support of federal, state and tax credits (R&D).
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, SOX, and internal control policies; document controls and assist with internal audits.
• Coordinate with external auditors, HR, and other internal stakeholders to provide required documentation.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and accuracy of workflows.
• Assist with month end and quarter end close activities, including preparation of journal entries and accruals
• Perform reconciliations of balance sheet accounts (cash, accounts receivable, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, etc.) and ensure discrepancies are investigated and resolved.
• Prepare and analyze management reports (e.g., profit and loss summaries, budget vs. actual) and provide insights to finance leadership.
We are seeking a motivated and detail oriented Tax and Accounting Associate with relevant experience to join our finance team. The associate will support tax, month end close, and general accounting activities while ensuring adherence to company policies, applicable laws, and regulatory standards. This role provides exposure to both tax and accounting functions and offers opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
• Prepare long range plan, quarterly and annual tax schedules in support of federal, state and tax credits (R&D).
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, SOX, and internal control policies; document controls and assist with internal audits.
• Coordinate with external auditors, HR, and other internal stakeholders to provide required documentation.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and accuracy of workflows.
• Assist with month end and quarter end close activities, including preparation of journal entries and accruals
• Perform reconciliations of balance sheet accounts (cash, accounts receivable, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, etc.) and ensure discrepancies are investigated and resolved.
• Prepare and analyze management reports (e.g., profit and loss summaries, budget vs. actual) and provide insights to finance leadership.
Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor’s or Master's degree
• 1+ years of experience in tax or accounting, or any related finance discipline.
• Ability to work with Microsoft Office
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment, meet tight deadlines, and manage multiple priorities.
• High level of accuracy, attention to details and ability to work with a team
• Effective verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with peers, customers, and managers.
• 1+ years of experience in tax or accounting, or any related finance discipline.
• Ability to work with Microsoft Office
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment, meet tight deadlines, and manage multiple priorities.
• High level of accuracy, attention to details and ability to work with a team
• Effective verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with peers, customers, and managers.
Desired skills
• Familiarity with Lockheed Martin policies and procedures (or willingness to learn quickly).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel (pivot tables, advanced formulas).
• Prior experience with SAP (or other ERP systems)
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and quantitative skills; high attention to detail.
• Demonstrated teamwork and the ability to take direction while also working independently.
• Knowledge of internal controls, risk management practices, and basic SOX compliance.
• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field.
• 2+ years of related experiences
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel (pivot tables, advanced formulas).
• Prior experience with SAP (or other ERP systems)
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and quantitative skills; high attention to detail.
• Demonstrated teamwork and the ability to take direction while also working independently.
• Knowledge of internal controls, risk management practices, and basic SOX compliance.
• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field.
• 2+ years of related experiences
State
Colorado
Virtual
no
City
Highlands Ranch
Zip
80129
EEO
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
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At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
City, State
Highlands Ranch-CO
Ability to Telecommute
Part time telecommuting
Other Important Information
By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to work remotely
Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
Work Schedule Information
Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Work Schedule
9x80 every other Friday off
Select the Telework classification for this position
Employee will telework > = 50%
National Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $60,600 - $106,835. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Premium Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $69,700 - $120,750. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
