Senior Accountant

Avathon Government, a wholly owned subsidiary of Avathon, is a U.S. company based in Austin, TX. Avathon Government harnesses proven AI technology to bolster military readiness, improve decision advantage, and optimize defense operations. At Avathon Government, we provide practical, readiness-focused solutions to upskill maintainers and leverage predictive analytics, partner with the armed forces to enhance domain awareness and decision making in the fight, and enable modernization of the defense industrial base by optimizing capital equipment uptime, predicting engine failure, and strengthening supplier quality control through advanced technologies like deep learning, NLP, generative AI, and computer vision. Our mission is ensuring warfighter readiness across a diverse set of missions. Are you ready to build the future of AI for national defense? Join our mission today! Avathon Government is looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Accountant to join our team. As the Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for maintaining the financial wellness and integrity of the company. This role will be responsible for establishing and maintaining accurate financial reporting, effective internal controls, accounting policies, practices, and procedures in accordance with GAAP, CAS, and FAR. Additionally, this position is responsible for DCAA compliance, indirect submissions, coordination of annual independent audits, and other special aligned priorities of the company. This role will prioritize building and maintaining strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders while demonstrating excellence in communication. Responsibilities Manage deliverables and ensure they are compliant with company, GAAP, CAS and FAR procedures and complianceTimely prepares, maintains, develops, and interprets monthly financial statements and supplemental reports for senior managementApplies advanced accounting principles to perform and/or oversee routine and non-routine tasks involving the processing and reconciliation of receivables, billing, payroll, accounts payable, contract revenue calculations, fixed assets, general ledger, preparing financial statements, and supporting compliance initiativesSupport compliance with ASC 606 by completing calculations to align and support revenue accountingUtilizes and optimizes Deltek Costpoint accounting system including planning module/business intelligence system to manage, plan, optimize & record all financial activity for the companySupports and assists with all audits including DCAA complianceMaintains company balance sheet and ensure cash management and forecasting, including monthly bank account reconciliationsManages relationships with staff and auditors & responds timely to requestsHeavily assists in the development of indirect rate structures, budgets, forecasts, incurred costs submissions, & general ledgerServes as a resource to the organization in the resolution of complex issuesEstablishes a regular cadence to review AP/AR/Billing/Payroll/Internal ControlsConducts research and analysis of billed and unbilled receivables & revenue recognition calculationsIdentifies potential improvements to existing practices and procedures, collaborates cross functionally to manage changeSupport the preparation of all federal and state tax returns, extensions, and paymentsConducts special projects as assignedIdentify revenue generating and cost saving opportunities when necessary Required Qualifications US Citizenship Required5+ years of progressive accounting experience within the government and defense industryCPA preferred-Bachelor’s degree in accounting with equivalent combination of education & experienceExperience in banking transactionsProficiency with Deltek Costpoint AccountingProficiency with government accounting requirementsProficiency across Microsoft Office Suite with advanced Excel skillsStrong problem-solving, analysis aptitude, and consultative approachAbility to constructively pivot and prioritize based on business needsStrong oral and written communication skills required – ability to communicate financial analysis to non-financial audienceAbility to operate with a high level of discretionStrong organization and program management skills Preferred Qualifications 5+ years of experience of accounting experience, with general ledger, job costing and GAAP complianceAbility to maintain effective internal and external business relationships with clients and industry partnersAbility to constructively pivot and prioritize based on business needs Clearance Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Avathon Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals seeking employment at Avathon Government are considered without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at info@avathongov.com. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)