Senior Accounting Associate

Overview

This role is a Senior Accounting Associate position supporting U.S. government contracting operations. It is a senior-level individual contributor role with limited supervision, responsible for accurate and timely project cost accounting.

This is a non-exempt hourly paid position without direct supervisory responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Month-end close and journal entries

  • Independently prepare, enter, validate, and troubleshoot recurring and nonrecurring journal entries.
  • Maintain complete supporting documentation.
  • Execute assigned close activities in accordance with established deadlines, company policy, and U.S. GAAP.

• Account reconciliations and analysis

  • Prepare and review complex monthly account reconciliations and supporting schedules.
  • Investigate variances, aging items, system-interface issues, and data inconsistencies.
  • Document conclusions, recommend corrective action, and coordinate timely resolution.

• Project cost and billing support

  • Compile, analyze, and validate labor, indirect cost, cost allocation, and other supporting data used for customer invoices and contract reporting.
  • Research and resolve issues involving burdens, organizational structures, project and account coding, revenue calculations, billing calculations, and related system configuration.

• Financial and contract reporting

  • Prepare recurring close reports, invoice support, and contract deliverables, including applicable CDRL reporting.
  • Perform detailed quality reviews for completeness, accuracy, consistency, and compliance before submission.

• Compliance and audit support

  • Apply working knowledge of Cost Accounting Standards, internal controls, and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements to assigned activities.
  • Prepare audit-ready support, explain transactions and conclusions, and respond to DCAA and internal and external audit requests.

• Process expertise and team support

  • Serve as a knowledgeable resource for established cost-accounting processes and systems.
  • Provide peer guidance and training.
  • Maintain process documentation and checklists; identify opportunities to improve accuracy and efficiency.
  • Assist with testing and implementation of process or system changes.
  • Support the Cost Accounting Manager and accounting leadership with special projects, priority research, and other duties within the scope and level of the role.

Requirements

• Education

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field preferred.

• Experience

  • At least five (5) years of relevant accounting experience.
  • Hands-on experience supporting month-end close, including preparing journal entries and account reconciliations and investigating discrepancies.
  • Strong Excel skills and experience working in an ERP system.
  • Ability to manage assigned deadlines, communicate clearly, and work independently in a remote environment with appropriate guidance.
  • Understanding of internal controls and supporting documentation requirements.

• Additional requirement

  • U.S. Citizenship required

• Skills

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint.
  • Ability to learn and work effectively in enterprise resource planning, project accounting, and financial reporting systems.
  • Strong attention to detail, organization, analytical thinking, and follow-through.
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate across accounting, finance, and program teams.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet close and reporting deadlines, and work independently in a remote environment.
  • Ability to explain established processes, provide constructive peer guidance, and support training without formal supervisory authority.

Preferred Qualifications

• Government contracting and project cost accounting experience.
• Exposure to CAS, DCAA requirements, and SOX.
• Experience supporting billing, cost allocations, indirect rates, or labor reporting.
• IFS experience.

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting pay range: USD $ 50,000 - $80,000

  • This range may vary based on job related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions.
  • Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the organization, consistent with the terms of applicable compensation or benefit plans.

• Benefits include

  • Healthcare coverage
  • Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
  • Retirement plan
  • Wellness programs
  • Paid time off, including holidays
  • Learning and Development resources
  • Employee assistance resources

Location

Remote environment with appropriate guidance.