General Ledger Accountant

Overview

This part-time, remote General Ledger Accountant role supports a growing government contractor by providing flexible accounting assistance during peak workloads, month-end and year-end close, employee absences, and special projects. Weekly hours vary based on business needs and are not guaranteed.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and review outstanding checks for stale-dated items
• Maintain amortization and depreciation schedules
• Ensure integrity of the general ledger through preparation, verification, and posting of journal entries
• Prepare account analyses and timely balance sheet reconciliations
• Support month-end and year-end close activities for accurate and timely financial reporting
• Assist with Accounts Payable functions including invoice processing, expense report review, payment approvals, and weekly processing
• Assist with Accounts Receivable functions including customer invoicing, cash receipts, collections support, and billing
• Support Deltek Costpoint billing functions and project setup as needed
• Prepare and remit monthly, quarterly, and annual sales and use tax filings for applicable states
• Prepare and submit monthly and quarterly IFF filings and payments to GSA
• Assist with financial reporting, ad hoc analyses, and other accounting projects
• Maintain accurate accounting records in accordance with GAAP, company policies, and government contracting requirements
• Provide flexible support across accounting functions to ensure continuity during absences and peak periods
• Collaborate with the Controller and accounting team to identify process improvements and increase efficiency
• Cross-train across key accounting functions to strengthen business continuity and departmental resiliency
• Provide supporting documents for external and internal audits, including annual financial statement audits and Incurred Cost Submission (ICS) audits
• Assist with ICS support schedules
• Stay current on accounting standards, government contracting regulations, and Deltek Costpoint best practices
• Perform other accounting and finance duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and FAR regulations
• Extensive experience supporting government contractors in DCAA-compliant accounting environments
• Experience with month-end and year-end close activities
• Extensive Deltek Costpoint experience (Version 8 preferred)
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Previous experience as an Accounting Manager, Senior Accountant, or Controller preferred

Working Conditions

• Work is performed remotely in a flexible, part-time capacity on an as-needed basis
• Weekly hours vary depending on business demands, project workload, employee coverage needs, and accounting activities; no minimum hours guaranteed
• Occasional work outside normal business hours may be required
• Physical demands may include walking, sitting, standing for extended periods, reaching, balancing, stooping, talking, hearing, manual dexterity for office equipment, and occasional lifting up to 50 pounds with assistance
• Low amount of travel may be required
• Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions

Compensation & Benefits

Details regarding compensation and benefits were not provided in the original description.

Location

Remote (work performed remotely with occasional travel as needed)