Senior Accountant

Overview

An organization is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Accountant with proven expertise in federal government finance and accounting. This role involves managing the full scope of accounting processes including accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll processing, general ledger accounting, and reporting. The candidate will collaborate with corporate staff and project leads to plan, forecast, track, analyze, and report on projects of varying contract types, sizes, complexities, and risk levels. Experience with Unanet accounting systems is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily accounting processing and assist in preparing financial deliverables such as month-end financial statements, project expense reports, and ad hoc financial analyses.
• Utilize UNANET ERP software for project-driven business accounting tasks.
• Process and analyze monthly customer invoices, ensuring accurate billing of all billable costs.
• Analyze and post monthly balance sheet adjustments.
• Set up new projects and modifications within Unanet.
• Review contract setups in Unanet.
• Assist with forecasting and budgeting activities in Unanet.
• Lead Time and Labor management in Unanet; provide direct support to project teams on time and labor issues, including subcontractors.
• Manage new hire setups and terminations within Unanet.
• Process payroll timely and efficiently using Unanet.
• Prepare payroll labor reconciliations for review and labor posting.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations and month-end close schedules.
• Prepare corporate and project revenue and cost projections; track client funding within Unanet.
• Support corporate budget development and perform financial variance analyses.
• Maintain purchase requisitions for subcontractors, consultants, and materials; monitor subcontractor costs and review invoices.
• Perform various monthly accounting processes including posting cash receipts and disbursements, project accounting, and other necessary schedules.
• Interface with corporate staff, project managers, and external customers to address financial and accounting issues promptly and effectively.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in accounting, finance, or business administration.
• Minimum of 7 years of accounting experience in a federal contracting environment.
• Experience with UNANET ERP software designed for project-driven businesses.
• Extensive knowledge of government contract (FAR) accounting, budgeting, cash management, contract management, and GAAP.
• Financial management experience including calculating and forecasting burn rates and profitability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint), Adobe Acrobat Professional, and other relevant software.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong time and priority management skills with proven ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities and timelines using analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective collaboration and interaction skills with internal and external stakeholders; team player with hands-on approach and project ownership.
• Exceptional customer service skills with the ability to resolve concerns and conflicts positively.
• Strong analytical and listening skills with a willingness to learn new concepts.
• Detail-oriented with critical thinking, focused leadership, and time management capabilities.

Compensation & Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package for full-time employees.
• Paid time off for vacation and sick leave.
• Paid holidays.
• Training opportunities.
• Employee awards program.
• Health insurance including dental and vision coverage.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Short and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matches and immediate vesting.

Location

• This is a 100% remote position.
• Qualified candidates must reside within 2 hours of Washington, D.C.