Senior Accountant

Overview

This role involves supporting operational accounting needs for a government contracting environment. The Senior Accountant works closely with the CFO and Accounting Manager and plays a key role in month-end close, reconciliations, and compliant financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Review and perform reconciliations of balance sheet accounts and make necessary adjustments ahead of month-end close
• Support and help lead the month-end close process
• Perform or oversee fixed asset accounting, accounts payable, and payroll accounting
• Prepare project financial status reports for leadership and Project Managers
• Identify, research, and resolve accounting issues by tracing discrepancies and maintaining supporting documentation
• Assist in developing, implementing, and monitoring accounting policies and procedures
• Perform complex calculations and analysis in Excel
• Protect confidential financial information
• Support special projects to help the Accounting/Finance team run efficiently
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
• 5+ years of accounting experience, including in a government contracting environment
• Comprehensive knowledge of GAAP
• Extensive knowledge of FAR
• Experience with government contract accounting systems such as Unanet or Deltek (GCS Premier or Costpoint)
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
• Strong communication, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Proactive, professional, and able to work independently

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA certification
• Experience with Unanet and ADP

Compensation & Benefits

• $70,000 - $90,000 annually
• Role status: Full-Time, Temp to Hire

Location

• Remote — must reside in one of the following: MD, DC, VA, TX, GA or FL