Cherry Bekaert LLP

Senior Accountant (GovCon)

Cherry Bekaert LLP$88K — $105K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • CPA required
  • Experience in a government contracting environment
  • Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting
  • Experience with account reconciliations and month-end close
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate remotely

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and review monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reports
  • Support month-end and year-end close activities
  • Assist with government contract accounting and compliance requirements
  • Ensure accuracy of financial records and adherence to accounting policies
  • Support audits, financial statement preparation, and reporting requirements
  • Analyze accounting data and identify process improvement opportunities
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on financial and operational matters

Benefits

  • Primarily remote work arrangement with occasional onsite presence
  • Opportunity to work in a collaborative environment
  • Focus on complex accounting processes with a dynamic organization
  • Engagement with cross-functional teams on various financial matters
  • Involvement in special projects and ad hoc reporting opportunities
Full Job Description
Senior Accountant (Government Contracting)

Location: Arlington, VA (Mostly Remote)

Our client is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their growing accounting and finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional with government contracting (GovCon) experience who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys working with complex accounting processes in a dynamic organization.

This position offers a primarily remote work arrangement with occasional onsite presence in the Arlington, VA area as needed.

Responsibilities
  • Prepare and review monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reports
  • Support month-end and year-end close activities
  • Assist with government contract accounting and compliance requirements
  • Ensure accuracy of financial records and adherence to accounting policies
  • Support audits, financial statement preparation, and reporting requirements
  • Analyze accounting data and identify process improvement opportunities
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on financial and operational matters
  • Assist with special projects and ad hoc reporting as needed

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • CPA required
  • Experience working in a government contracting environment
  • Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting
  • Experience with account reconciliations, month-end close, and general ledger accounting
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating effectively with the broader team

If you are a CPA with government contracting experience seeking a mostly remote opportunity with a stable and growing organization, we encourage you to apply.

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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.
Learn more about Cherry Bekaert LLP
Size
1,200 employees
Industry
5 Year Trend
+10%
Revenue
$220 million

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