Accountant

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting activities
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts and ensure accuracy of financial transactions
• Assist accounting manager with payroll accounting and related reconciliations
• Assist accounting manager with capital expenditure, debt, and lease schedules
• Support federal, state, and local tax compliance activities
• Support DCAA compliance and reporting requirements
• Ensure accounting practices comply with GAAP and government contracting regulations
• Assist with external financial audits and provide requested schedules and documentation
• Perform subcontract reconciliations and support contract closeout activities
• Review and approve employee travel expenses and corporate card transactions for policy and regulatory compliance
• Asist with accounts payable/accounts receivable in conjunction with Finance, as needed
• Support time-and-material administration through labor reconciliations and travel audits
• Collaborate with operations, contracts, personnel, program management, and business development to support business objectives
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency
• Assist accounting manager in completing ad hoc requests
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Education/Training: Associate’s Degree in relevant field required
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field preferred
• Master’s Degree in Accounting or related field preferred
• CPA or progress towards certification preferred
• Experience: 8+ years of relevant experience with an Associate's Degree
• 4+ years of experiene with a Bachelor's Degree
• 2+ years of experience with a Master's Degree
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles preferred
• Experience in DoW contracting and FAR cost principles preferred
• Experience in cost accounting related to manufacturing preferred
• Experience in joint and/or federal travel regulations preferred
• Experience with general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and month-end closing procedures
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting systems
• QuickBooks Enterprise experience preferred
• SAGE or CCH Fixed Assets preferred
• UNANET GovCon highly preferred
• Experience supporting payroll, tax, and multi-entity accounting
• Experience in audit & attestation services or internal audit highly desirable
• Security: Must be a US citizen
• Ability to obtain a security clearance may be required
• Physical Requirements: Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms
• Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk
• Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.)
• Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time