Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
Government contracting accounting experience required
Hands-on Deltek Costpoint experience required
Strong knowledge of FAR and DCAA requirements required
Strong accounts payable experience, including invoice processing and vendor management
Experience with government contract billing and subcontractor invoices
Experience with payroll processing/review and timekeeping
General ledger experience, including journal entries and month-end close
Responsibilities
Manage day-to-day accounts payable processing, including invoice review and payment activities
Process and review employee expense reports
Manage vendor relationships and related documentation
Support payroll processing and review
Oversee timekeeping activities and assist with resolving issues
Handle customer billing and invoicing
Assist with project setup and maintenance in Costpoint
Support the monthly close process and account reconciliations
Assist with financial and compliance-related audit requests
Supervise and provide guidance to one accounting staff member
Benefits
Collaborative work environment
Opportunities for professional development
Supportive team culture
Hands-on experience with government contracting accounting
Potential for career advancement within the organization
Full Job Description
Cherry Bekaert Recruiting is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant / Accounting Manager with a strong government contracting background to join our accounting team. This is a hands-on position with a significant focus on accounts payable and government contract accounting, while also supporting general ledger accounting, billing, payroll, project setup, month-end close, and audit activities.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on Deltek Costpoint experience and a strong understanding of FAR and DCAA requirements. This position will also supervise one accounting team member.
Key Responsibilities
Manage day-to-day accounts payable processing, including invoice review, coding, approvals, and payment activities
Process and review employee expense reports
Manage vendor relationships, vendor setup, and related documentation
Process and review subcontractor invoices
Support payroll processing and payroll review
Oversee timekeeping activities and assist with resolving timekeeping issues
Handle customer billing and invoicing
Support accounting and financial requirements associated with government contracts
Assist with project setup and maintenance in Costpoint
Prepare and post journal entries
Support the monthly close process, including general ledger activities and account reconciliations
Assist with financial and compliance-related audit requests
Maintain appropriate accounting documentation and support adherence to FAR and DCAA requirements
Supervise and provide guidance to one accounting staff member
Partner with internal departments to resolve accounting, billing, AP, payroll, and project-related issues
Assist with additional accounting projects as needed
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
Government contracting accounting experience required
Hands-on Deltek Costpoint experience required
Strong knowledge of FAR and DCAA requirements required
Strong accounts payable experience, including invoice processing, vendor management, and expense reporting
Experience with government contract billing and subcontractor invoices
Experience with payroll processing/review and timekeeping
General ledger experience, including journal entries and month-end close
Experience supporting financial and/or government contracting audits
Previous supervisory or team leadership experience preferred
Strong attention to detail and ability to operate effectively in a deadline-driven accounting environment
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About Cherry Bekaert LLP
Cherry Bekaert is a public accounting firm that provides a wide range of services to clients in various industries. The company offers audit, tax, and advisory services to help clients achieve their business goals. Cherry Bekaert has a team of over 1,200 professionals who are committed to delivering high-quality work and exceptional customer service. The company has offices in several states across the US and serves clients in both the public and private sectors.
