The
Senior Accountant will support the Controller by performing and reviewing complex accounting activities within a government contracting environment.
This role will be responsible for significant portions of the monthly close process, general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, payroll accounting, AP/AR review, and audit support. The Senior Accountant will independently research and resolve routine and moderately complex accounting issues and escalate significant or unusual matters to the Controller.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:- General Accounting & Month-End Close
- Perform and coordinate assigned month-end close activities.
- Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, prepaids, and recurring accounting entries.
- Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations.
- Review general ledger activity for accuracy, completeness, and unusual balances.
- Research and resolve accounting discrepancies.
- Support preparation of monthly financial reporting.
- Maintain complete and audit-ready accounting documentation.
- Accounts Payable
- Review approved program-related vendor invoices following Program Control and Program Manager approval.
- Post approved program-related vendor invoices in Unanet.
- Review non-program/corporate AP activity as assigned.
- Review AP aging and assist with resolution of aged or unusual balances.
- Review AP payment batches for accuracy and completeness.
- Assist with vendor reconciliation and accounting exceptions.
- Accounts Receivable
- Review AR aging and customer invoice activity.
- Review billing exceptions and unusual customer balances.
- Assist with resolution of overdue or disputed invoices.
- Review AR and cash reconciliations as assigned.
- Payroll
- Review payroll preparation and related accounting activity.
- Review payroll registers and payroll-to-general-ledger reconciliations.
- Review timesheet adjustments and payroll corrections.
- Research payroll accounting discrepancies.
- Support payroll registrations and related accounting matters as needed.
- Prepare payroll information for Controller review.
- Audit & Compliance Support
- Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for DCAA, financial, and other audits.
- Assemble transaction-level support for audit samples.
- Assist the Controller with audit requests and follow-up.
- Support preparation of schedules related to the Incurred Cost Submission and indirect rates.
- Maintain organized supporting documentation for audit and compliance activities.
- Accounting Support & Process Improvement
- Assist Staff Accountant and other Finance team members with accounting questions as needed.
- Review accounting work as assigned.
- Serve as a knowledgeable Unanet accounting resource.
- Maintain accounting procedures and process documentation.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting efficiency and accuracy.
- Independently resolve routine and moderately complex accounting matters and escalate significant exceptions to the Controller.
Required Skills, Qualifications and Experience:- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
- Federal government contracting accounting experience.
- Strong hands-on Unanet ERP experience (required).
- Experience with month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Strong general ledger, AP, AR, payroll accounting, and account analysis experience.
- Working knowledge of GAAP and government contracting accounting requirements.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to independently research and resolve accounting issues.
- Strong Excel skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and recurring deadlines with limited supervision in a remote environment.
Preferred Qualifications:- Familiarity with FAR and DCAA requirements.
- Experience supporting DCAA or financial statement audits.
- Familiarity with indirect rates and Incurred Cost Submissions.
- Experience with FFP, T&M, and cost-reimbursable contracts.
- Government billing experience, including WAWF.
- Experience assisting or mentoring junior accounting staff.
- Experience with multi-state payroll.
Work Environment and Physical Demand: - Prolonged periods of sitting and working at computer.
- This is a remote position; however, occasional travel may be required to support work-related meetings, events, or other business needs.
The projected salary range for this position is $105,000+ annually. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including years of relevant experience, active security clearance level, certifications, technical skillset, contract requirements, and overall qualifications.
