Senior Accountant

Overview

An organization is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Accountant with proven experience in federal government finance and accounting. This fully remote position requires the candidate to reside within two hours of Washington, D.C. The role involves managing the full scope of accounting processes including accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll processing, general ledger accounting, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily accounting processing and assist in preparing month-end financial statements, project expense reports, and ad hoc financial analyses.
• Utilize UNANET ERP software for project-driven accounting tasks.
• Process and analyze monthly customer invoices, ensuring accurate billing of all 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 using UNANET.
• Lead Time and Labor management in UNANET, providing support to project teams including subcontractor time and labor issues.
• Manage new hire setups and terminations within UNANET.
• Process payroll efficiently using UNANET.
• Prepare payroll labor reconciliations for review and posting.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations and month-end close schedules.
• Develop corporate and project revenue and cost projections, tracking 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 resolve 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.
• Proficient experience with UNANET ERP software.
• Extensive knowledge of government contract (FAR) accounting, budgeting, cash management, contract management, and GAAP.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint) and Adobe Acrobat Professional.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong time and priority management skills with the 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 professional interaction with internal and external stakeholders.
• Exceptional customer service skills with the ability to resolve concerns and conflicts constructively.
• Strong analytical and listening skills with a willingness to learn new concepts.
• Detail-oriented with critical thinking, leadership, and time management capabilities.

Compensation & Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package.
• 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 match and immediate vesting.

Location

• 100% remote work.
• Candidate must reside within two hours of Washington, D.C.