Senior Accountant Consultant (Remote)

Overview

A management consulting firm specializing in back-office solutions for government contractors is seeking a Senior Accountant Consultant. This fully remote role involves providing comprehensive accounting support to government contracting clients throughout the entire accounting lifecycle.

Responsibilities

Accounting and Finance Support

• Perform month-end close processes, including reconciliations and journal entries.
• Review and post journal entries and supporting documentation prepared by team members.
• Prepare and reconcile formal account reconciliations for month-end close.
• Monitor and reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and lines of credit, resolving variances promptly.
• Lead month-end close activities for multiple engagements, ensuring accuracy of workpapers and close packs.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and DCAA regulations.

Account Management

• Facilitate regular client communications and lead internal and external client status calls.
• Build strong client relationships by understanding business needs and anticipating challenges.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and increased efficiency in client accounting processes.
• Collaborate with clients to develop and implement best practices and streamline workflows.
• Maintain proactive communication with team members, clients, and leadership.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3+ years of full lifecycle accounting experience in a government contracting environment.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Working knowledge of FASB and GAAP, with familiarity in CAS, FAR, and DCAA compliance.
• Experience with multiple government contracting accounting systems preferred; proficiency in Deltek Costpoint or Unanet is a plus.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong communication and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and timelines proactively.
• Initiative, resourcefulness, and ability to handle multiple assignments efficiently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working directly with government contracting clients.
• Ability to identify and implement process improvements.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: $95,000 to $120,000, commensurate with experience.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Comprehensive benefits.
• Opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio of clients.
• Exposure to complex accounting environments and business operations.
• Collaborative and supportive team culture.

Location

• This position is 100% fully remote.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The employer is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, veteran status, or disability.