Senior Accountant (Projects)

Overview

This role is responsible for advanced accounting functions supporting commercial and federal project administration and billing. Duties include general ledger management, reconciliations, and supporting the month-end and year-end close process. The position operates with greater autonomy than a Staff Accountant and collaborates closely with the Controller, Staff Accountant (GL/AP/AR), HR, Payroll, and Contracts.

Responsibilities

Accounting Responsibilities

• Administer and update all commercial and federal contracts in Unanet GovCon ERP
• Prepare and submit accurate and timely monthly project invoices to commercial and government customers
• Post all commercial and government customer payments daily
• Assist with preparation and review of monthly journal entries and accruals, and monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Assist with income and expense account balances and variances, identifying and resolving discrepancies
• Assist with preparation of year-end audit schedules and serve as a point of contact during internal and external audits
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis as needed
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and company accounting policies
• Support process improvement initiatives, including automation of manual accounting tasks
• Support state and local tax filings and compliance in coordination with external tax advisors, where applicable

Accounts Receivable Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit commercial and federal government customer invoices in accordance with contract requirements and timelines
• Track receivables and assist with follow-up on outstanding invoices
• Reconcile billed amounts with contract funding and approved work
• Maintain accurate records of invoices and payments

Accounts Payable Responsibilities

• Review project SubK invoices in a timely and accurate manner
• Validate invoices against contract terms, purchase orders, and approved funding
• Coordinate with internal teams to resolve discrepancies
• Support timely payments to SubK vendors

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• At least five (5) years of progressive accounting experience in all areas of project-based accounting, e.g., Project Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Fixed Assets and Depreciation, Intangible Assets and Amortization, Lease Accounting, Prepaid, Cash, Credit Card, and Expense Reporting
• Strong understanding of GAAP and internal control principles
• Advanced Excel and other MS Office application skills
• Experience with ERP systems, e.g., QBO Online, Deltek Costpoint, or Unanet in a multi-company environment
• Experience in FAR, CAS, and DCAA regulations and compliance
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and critical thinking skills
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• Comfortable working with ClaudeAI and other AI as part of the process to improve and automate accounting and finance transaction processing
• Experience with financial systems conversions, implementations, process automation, and AI

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $85,000 - $100,000
• Bonus eligibility: Yes
• Benefits:
  • Medical insurance (100% paid for the employee/family)
  • Voluntary dental and vision insurance (employee-paid)
  • Company-provided HSA
  • 401(k) match
  • PTO and Sick Leave