Accountant - Level 4

Overview

This role supports mission-critical work for national and global security in a space sector environment. An Accountant – Level 4 position is based in Dulles, VA, with FT remote work may be available.

• Travel: Yes (10% of the time)
• Relocation assistance: Not available
• Clearance required for start: No
• Clearance type: None
• Schedule: 9/80 schedule (every other Friday off)

Responsibilities

• Prepare accruals and other journal entries to support month and quarter close
• Analyze balance sheet composition and flux to support quarterly financial reporting
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts, including unbilled AR and inventory
• Review and approve Costpoint access requests to Project Finance
• Review and resolve Concur Travel and Expense system coding errors
• Perform Costpoint user acceptance and patch testing
• Set up projects for indirect efforts
• Take a lead role in division quarterly accruals
• Tie out cost pools to identify miscoded costs and prepare journal entries to correct discrepancies
• Support division FP&A and external FP&A teams with reporting and analysis requirements
• Identify and communicate opportunities for efficiencies, process improvements, and/or automation
• Perform ad hoc reporting and analysis as needed

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field with 8+ years of related experience — or — 6+ years related experience with a Master’s degree
• Understanding of FAR, GAAP, CAS, and SOX requirements
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, SUMIF, etc.)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Professional experience in a corporate GL accounting team
• Proficiency with Deltek Costpoint and IBM Cognos Analytics
• Experience preparing journal entries
• Solid understanding of basic debit/credit mechanics

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with cost pool maintenance and tie outs
• Professional experience in the Aerospace & Defense industry (specifically government contracting)

Compensation & Benefits

• Primary Level Salary Range: $97,100.00 - $160,200.00

The stated salary range is a general guideline; base salary offers are determined based on factors including scope and responsibilities, candidate experience, education, skills, and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, additional compensation may include overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.

Benefits may include:

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company-paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

Location

Dulles, VA

Additional Information

• Application period is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date; this timeline may be shortened or extended based on business needs and candidate availability.
• Equal Opportunity Employer.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.