Senior Accounting Manager

Overview

This role is responsible for the daily operation of corporate accounting functions and for timely, accurate reporting of financial results. The position supports audit preparation, provides guidance on government regulations pertaining to cost allowability, develops and implements accounting policy and procedures, and prepares periodic and special-purpose reports. The role also serves as a prime contact with customers and vendors.

The position supports the Assistant Controller on projects to strengthen internal controls across the enterprise, including assistance with the administration of the Deltek Costpoint accounting system.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting operations, including:
  • Cash management
  • Accounts payable
  • Travel/expense reporting
  • Billing
  • Accounts receivable
  • General journal entries
• Coordinate and lead accounting activities and close processes in conjunction with the Assistant Controller
• Support internal control strengthening, including administration of Deltek Costpoint and accounting policy development
• Support the annual external financial audit
• Assist with preparation of the annual Form 990 tax return and other tax-related items
• Lead Travel/Expense Report & Credit Card Reconciliation audits and payment processes
• Direct accounts payable processing, including managing staff accountants and serving as an escalation point for vendor issues
• Process, review, and post accounts payable vouchers
• Process positive pay and EFT files for bank uploads
• Supervise vendor setup and maintenance processes
• Lead the 1099 process at year end
• Manage weekly billing processes within the accounting system
• Process, review, and post cash receipts
• Prepare adjusting journal entries and supporting documentation
• Prepare monthly recurring journal entries and supporting documentation
• Prepare monthly workpapers and reconcile to the trial balance
• Review workpapers for direct reports and reconcile to the trial balance
• Prepare 1042-S forms to foreign nationals using Glacier (Non-Resident Alien Tax Compliance Software)
• Supervise a team of 3
• Perform other duties as assigned or required

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field, or an Associate Degree in Accounting with an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in accounting and government contracting
• Minimum 2 years of experience using Deltek Costpoint Accounting modules (preferred)
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience (preferred)
• High level of competency in Microsoft software products and web-based systems, including Visio and SharePoint
• Strong attention to detail
• Highly organized
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently or lead in a team environment
• Ability to work extended hours and travel as required

Compensation & Benefits

Salary

• Starting salary range: $127,000 to $135,800 per year
• Starting pay within the range may be influenced by education, experience, skills, competencies, other qualifications, internal equity, and labor market conditions.

Benefits

• Most benefits begin on the first day of employment
• Paid time off:
  • 13 holidays
  • Annual accrual of up to 24 vacation days
  • 15 sick days
  • Additional time off for doctor/dentist visits
  • 8 weeks of paid parental leave
• Medical, dental, and vision plans effective on the first day of employment
• Retirement benefit: employer contribution equal to 10% of a qualified participant’s base pay with no required employee contribution
• Optional supplemental, tax-deferred plan for employee retirement contributions

Location

Office setting within a research or development environment (specific location not provided).