Accounting Senior Lead

Overview

A part-time, fully remote Senior Accounting Lead position is available, focusing on GAAP accounting, government accounting, and managing complex projects within a fast-paced general accounting environment. This role reports directly to the Accounting Manager and involves interaction with various levels within the accounting department and other departments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the integrity of financial systems and records related to assets, liabilities, equity, income, and expenses
• Review and approve journal entries ensuring compliance with GAAP and DCAA regulations
• Create journal entries for revenue recognition and cost adjustments/allocations
• Oversee and perform month-end and quarter-end closing activities, including journal entries and variance explanations
• Ensure disbursements are within approved amounts and supported by proper documentation
• Compile and analyze financial information to ensure adjustments and reclassifications comply with GAAP and DCAA regulations
• Review and approve account reconciliations
• Determine proper accounting treatment for unusual or one-off transactions
• Oversee and manage Chart of Account changes

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of accounting experience
• Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA), and Federal Travel Regulations (FTR)
• Knowledge of contract funding and value ceilings
• Experience managing multiple clients and direct client communication
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Unanet, PROCAS Accounting & Time and Expense, or Costpoint
• Experience with PIEE (WAWF and MyInvoice), PLSC, TOS, IOL, WOI
• Bachelor's degree in accounting

Required Skills and Abilities

• Problem Solving: Identify and resolve problems timely; analyze information skillfully; develop alternative solutions; work well in group problem-solving situations
• Written Communication: Write clearly and informatively; edit for spelling and grammar; present numerical data effectively; interpret written information
• Diversity Awareness: Knowledge of EEO policy; respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promote harassment-free environment; support workforce diversity
• Ethics: Treat people with respect; keep commitments; work with integrity and uphold organizational values
• Strategic Thinking: Develop strategies to achieve goals; analyze market and competition; adapt strategies to changing conditions
• Planning/Organizing: Prioritize and plan work efficiently; set goals and objectives; organize and schedule tasks
• Professionalism: Approach others tactfully; handle pressure well; accept responsibility; follow through on commitments
• Innovation: Display creativity; generate suggestions for improvement; present ideas effectively
• Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret business and technical documents; write reports and correspondence; present information effectively
• Mathematical Skills: Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions
• Reasoning Ability: Define problems; collect and analyze data; make sound business decisions

Compensation & Benefits

Details regarding compensation and benefits were not provided.

Location

This is a fully remote position.

Additional Information

• The employer participates in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.
• The organization is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, prohibiting discrimination and harassment based on legally protected characteristics.
• Reasonable accommodations are available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Employment decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
• Background checks, including criminal record and employment/education verification, are required upon receiving an offer of employment.