Senior Accountant

This client is a $20M government contractor in rapid growth mode. They are looking to bring on an Accounting Manager that will report into their Controller. The company works on highly classified contracts and this role would allow for the person to obtain a clearance.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Apply comprehensive knowledge of accounting principles, concepts, practices, and standards in performing complex duties related to preparing and analyzing financial information to record transactions, prepare reports and review and verify for accuracy.
• Compile, review, analyze and record financial information to the general ledger.
• Prepare account reconciliations to ensure general ledger account information is accurate, consistent, traceable, and auditable.
• Maintain and reconcile fixed assets.
• Manage, record and review transactions in a timely and accurate manner.
• Oversight of Accounts payable / accounts receivable processes including entering daily invoices/bills, journal entries and weekly check runs (ACH) as well as monthly accruals.
• Review vendor invoices and check requests are paid in accordance with authorization and approval policies.
• Assist with financial statement preparation for monthly, quarterly and annual reporting, including consolidations.
• Assisting with annual audits and tax returns.
• Investigating and resolving audit findings, account discrepancies and issues of non-compliance.
• Preparation of payroll and related reconciliations (401k, PTO, etc.)
• Prepare special tax filings (sales tax, personal property tax, SCC, etc.) and develop schedule to ensure timely filings.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP principles
• Observe and document processes and procedures related to all aspects of accounting and operations functions; as well as provide input on areas for improvement.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field with course work in Accounting required.
• Must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain a government security clearance
• 10 years of accounting experience, preferably in government contracting
• Working knowledge and compliance of GAAP.
• Strong financial analysis skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly with Excel.
  

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance