Accountant Consultant

Overview

A management consulting firm specializing in back-office solutions for government contractors is seeking an Accountant Consultant to join their accounting and finance client services team. This fully remote role involves providing comprehensive accounting support throughout the accounting lifecycle for government contracting clients.

Responsibilities

Accounting/Finance Support

• Process vendor invoices into the accounting system.
• Generate and submit customer invoices.
• Prepare and process payroll.
• Provide accounting support including month-end close processes, reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Review and post journal entries and supporting documentation prepared by team members.
• Prepare and reconcile formal account reconciliations for month-end close.
• Monitor and reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, lines of credit, and resolve variances promptly.
• Support month-end close for multiple engagements ensuring accuracy of workpapers and close packs.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and DCAA regulations.

Account Management

• Facilitate regular client communication and participate in internal and external client status calls.
• Build strong client relationships by understanding business needs and anticipating challenges.
• Maintain proactive communication with team members, clients, and leadership.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred.
• 2-5 years of full life cycle accounting experience.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Working knowledge of GAAP.
• Experience in government contracting accounting environment with familiarity of FAR and DCAA compliance highly preferred.
• Experience with multiple government contracting accounting systems is a plus; proficiency in Unanet preferred.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills with ability to manage multiple projects and timelines efficiently.
• Initiative, resourcefulness, and problem-solving skills.

Success Criteria

• Maintain accurate financial records including general ledger activity and reconciliations.
• Provide reliable support for month-end and year-end close processes meeting deadlines.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail by identifying and resolving discrepancies.
• Collaborate effectively with internal teams and client stakeholders with clear and timely communication.
• Engage in continuous learning to enhance accounting knowledge and improve processes.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $75,000 to $95,000, commensurate with experience.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Comprehensive benefits.
• Exposure to multiple clients and industries.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.

Location

• This is a 100% fully remote position.

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an equal opportunity organization committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, veteran status, or disability.