**US Citizenship is REQUIRED**
Telework: up to 16 hours per week
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in accounting, with a strong understanding of financial statement preparation, multi-entity consolidation, and GAAP compliance.
- Experience in public accounting is highly preferred.
- Proficient in Excel, including advanced formulas (lookup, index/match) and model-building.
- Experience in ADP Workforce Now and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (BC) is preferred.
- Proven ability to identify and address data anomalies, ensuring accuracy and consistency in financial reports.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to present financial insights to finance leaders.
- Experience leading or supporting financial audits and meeting tax requirements.
- Prior experience with federal government contracting rules and DCAA compliance is preferred.
- CPA or CMA is preferred.
Key Responsibilities:
- Financial Reporting & Close:
- Manage accounting activities to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, including profit and loss reports, cash flow analyses, income statements, balance sheets, and supporting schedules.
- Partner with the finance team to manage month-end close processes, including financial reporting preparation. Collaborate on variance analysis to drive insightful financial reporting.
- Take responsibility for the KPI dashboard, ensuring over 95% accuracy in formulas and data across sheets.
- Execute and oversee general ledger account entries and reconciliations for all areas and functions within Shield.
- Payroll & Team Leadership:
- Oversee payroll processing, ensuring accurate deductions, bonuses, and tax withholdings.
- Support, mentor, train, and coordinate workflows for the accounting staff.
- Handle quarterly 401(k) and profit-sharing deposits.
- Government Contracting:
- Actively participate in the proposal process for bidding on new government contracts.
- Assist in billing the Government and establishing compliant workflows for billing prime contracts, including managing accounts receivable collections.
- Budgeting & Forecasting:
- Oversee cash flow management, banking operations, and working capital to ensure financial stability.
- Develop and maintain the budget infrastructure, collaborating on high-level assumptions and reforecasts.
- Process Improvement & Audit:
- Implement and refine internal controls to mitigate financial risks and enhance efficiency.
- Support audit preparation and compliance, ensuring the team is ready for external reviews.
- Ad-hoc Projects & Collaboration:
- Collaborate cross-functionally to drive improvements and optimize accounting workflows.
- Contribute to special projects such as system migrations, process enhancements, and compliance initiatives.
- Monitor the financial system, track down errors, and resolve system issues to maintain data integrity.
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Excellent benefits package including 25 days PTO, 11 paid holidays, 100% employer-paid healthcare for employees and dependents - available day 1, 8% 401(k) employer match - immediate vesting.
Disclaimer: The salary range provided is an estimate based on current market conditions and may be adjusted based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications. The final salary offer will be determined after a thorough review of the candidate's background and alignment with the role. Please note that this range is subject to change and should be considered as a guideline rather than a definitive figure.
This is a full time position
