DescriptionSenior GL Accountant
Xcelerate Solutions is seeking a Senior GL Accountant which plays an important role within the Accounting and Finance organization, supporting day-to-day accounting operations, month-end closing, project accounting, compliance, and analysis. This role contributes to ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data, and supports an efficient, well-controlled accounting function. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and experienced in Costpoint and GovCon accounting practices.
Location:
McLean, VA
Responsibilities:
Accounting Operations
- Participate in the revenue recognition process to ensure revenue is recorded accurately, consistently, and in accordance with contractual terms and applicable accounting standards.
- Serve as a backup for customer invoicing and AP entry.
- Prepare or provide backup support for variance analyses for customer invoices versus forecast.
- Review and provide updates on AR aging, including status of payments.
- Review PSRs and provide analyses.
- Adhoc projects as assigned.
Month-End Close & Financial Control
- Support the month-end close process to meet a 5-day close schedule
- Prepare balance sheet reconciliations monthly and journal entries and ensure that all accounts with balances have complete and accurate reconciliations with supporting documentation.
- Review GL in depth as part of the reconciliations.
- Ensure proper invoicing process, including tracking funding at the CLIN level.
- Support the weekly cash forecast to assist with proactive cash management and planning.
Minimum Requirements
- 3-5 years of accounting experience in a GovCon environment with a solid understanding of GAAP, FAR, and CAS.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
- Strong understanding of project accounting, indirect rate structures, and revenue recognition in a government contracting setting.
- High attention to detail, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Deltek Costpoint and ADP
- Prior experience supporting month-end close in a midsize GovCon organization.
- Ability to work on-site with flexibility for hybrid scheduling
- Experience in integrating systems for post-acquisition
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency with Excel.
