Senior Accountant

Overview

The Senior Accountant is responsible for managing full-cycle accounting operations, including general ledger maintenance, billing, reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reporting. This role requires a strong background in Government Contracting (GovCon) and hands-on experience with systems such as Deltek. The Senior Accountant ensures compliance with GAAP, FAR, and DCAA standards, supports audits, and drives process improvements across the finance function.

Reporting directly to the CFO, this position serves as a trusted partner to leadership, ensuring financial accuracy and integrity across multiple contract types including CPFF, FFP, and T&M.

Responsibilities

• Manage general ledger accounting, ensuring accuracy of all financial transactions and entries.
• Oversee project accounting, billing, and revenue recognition across multiple contract types.
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and reclassifications for month-end and year-end close.
• Conduct detailed balance sheet reconciliations (cash, liabilities, intercompany accounts, etc.).
• Prepare Estimates at Completion (EACs) and perform variance and cost analysis for project reviews.
• Analyze and interpret financial statements, providing insights and recommendations to management.
• Maintain and update fixed asset records and depreciation schedules.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing required documentation and ensuring compliance.
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting, consolidating data for management reporting.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in accounting operations.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, FAR, DCAA, and internal accounting policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 7–10 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 5 years in Government Contracting.
• Proficiency in Unanet, Deltek VantagePoint, Dynamics SL, QuickBooks, or JAMIS.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, FAR, and DCAA accounting and reporting standards.
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, vlookups, and financial modeling.
• CPA designation preferred but not required.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.

Training Requirements

• Completion of onboarding and compliance training.
• Systems training in ADP Workforce Now, Deltek VantagePoint, and internal accounting tools.
• Internal payroll process and compliance training.
• Ongoing updates and training on accounting standards and payroll regulations.
• Optional continuing education support such as CPA preparation or CPE hours.
• Completion of orientation and training as required.
• Additional training as identified by supervisor or Human Resources.

Physical Demands

• Use of manual dexterity, tactile, visual, and audio acuity.
• Repetitive motion, prolonged periods of sitting and standing, and sustained visual and mental effort.
• Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds, bending, pulling, and carrying.
• Quantitative and mathematical ability including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and standard measurements.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The employer is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Additional job-related duties may be assigned as required by supervisors.