Senior Accounting Associate

Overview

This role is a Senior Accounting Associate position supporting U.S. government contracting operations. You will serve as a senior-level individual contributor responsible for accurate and timely project cost accounting. Work is performed independently with limited supervision and includes advanced accounting functions, research and resolution of complex accounting issues, and close support activities.

Position type: Non-exempt hourly paid (no 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 and execute assigned close activities in accordance with established deadlines, organizational 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 (SOX) requirements.
  • 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, and 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.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Additional Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range

• USD $50,000 - $80,000
• Starting pay will be based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions.
• Provided range minimum and maximum values correspond to variances between regional/geographic locations across the United States.

Benefits (includes)

• 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

Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the employer, consistent with the terms of applicable compensation or benefit plans.

Location

Remote work environment (with appropriate guidance).