Senior Accountant

Overview

A senior accounting role is available within a dynamic organization specializing in IT, cybersecurity, software, and systems engineering services for federal, state, and commercial clients. The position involves leading month-end and year-end close activities, supporting audits, and ensuring compliance with government contracting regulations including FAR, CAS, and DCAA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, resolving discrepancies.
• Prepare and review financial statements and management reports accurately and timely.
• Analyze financial results, identify variances and trends, and provide recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, organizational policies, government contracting requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Support DCAA and financial statement audits by preparing schedules and documentation.
• Monitor fixed assets, depreciation schedules, and prepaid expenses.
• Support indirect rate calculations, incurred cost submissions, and serve as a key contact for external audits and compliance reviews.
• Review and support revenue recognition in accordance with company policies and government contract requirements.
• Assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and project accounting functions as needed.
• Identify and implement improvements to accounting processes and increase efficiency.
• Record and reconcile intercompany labor, shared service, and overhead allocations.
• Prepare monthly intercompany reconciliations and assist with consolidation and elimination entries.
• Ensure timely settlement of intercompany balances.
• Reconcile payroll, benefits, taxes, and labor distributions.
• Support labor transfers, project labor adjustments, and review timesheet compliance.
• Maintain supporting documentation for financial transactions.
• Recommend and implement enhancements to accounting processes, internal controls, and reporting procedures.
• Support annual financial statement audits, tax filings, and other regulatory requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of three years progressive accounting experience within a Big 4 firm or project accounting experience with a federal government contractor with $100+ million in revenues.
• Demonstrated experience partnering with business unit or operational leadership.
• Working knowledge of FAR Part 31 cost principles and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).
• Experience supporting DCAA audits and government compliance reviews.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems such as Deltek Costpoint, Unanet, Jamis, or similar.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.
• Ability to pass a background screening.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Skills and Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of U.S. GAAP and accounting principles including payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash receipts, and general ledger.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, including interpreting financial statements, performing due diligence, evaluating investments, and developing cash flow and valuation models.
• Understanding of government clients, programs, and business management systems in government contracting.
• Ability to manage accounting close processes and perform financial analysis for various departments.
• Intermediate knowledge of indirect rates, compliance, and cost proposal functions.
• Strategic and operational thinking with the ability to identify process improvements and implement best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, verbal, and technical communication skills.
• Ability to work proactively, exercise sound judgment, solve complex problems, and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working collaboratively in team-oriented environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
• High degree of sensitivity regarding confidential information.

Physical Requirements

• Fine motor skills for computer and calculator use with ability to perform repetitive keyboarding.
• Adequate visual and communication abilities to perform essential job functions.

Compensation and Benefits

• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Dental, vision, and health insurance plans through the Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) program.
• Life and disability insurance benefits.

Location

• This position requires U.S. citizenship.

Additional Information

• The organization is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on legally protected characteristics.
• Reasonable accommodations are provided in compliance with applicable laws for qualified individuals with disabilities.