Senior Accountant

Responsibilities

• Compiles and analyzes account data to create capital, liability, and asset account entries
• Enters account details to document financial transactions into general ledger and assigned subledgers, such as billing, accounts payable, accounts receivable
• Audits records to substantiate financial transactions
• Prepares and recommends procedures and policies for maintaining accounting controls
• Captures and examines account information necessary to reconcile financial discrepancies
• Completes database backups to secure financial information
• Follows internal controls to ensure financial security
• Verifies documentation, requests expenditures, and prepares disbursements for accounts payable and travel expenses
• Researches and interprets accounting regulations and policies to resolve procedural questions
• Advises management on necessary operations to enforce adherence to legal requirements
• Gathers, interprets, and compiles account trends and data to create specialized financial reports
• Ensures client confidentiality by keeping financial information secure
• Reviews and validates monthly transactions entered all ledgers and subledgers and enters any adjusting entries required
• Manages general ledger and assists month-end and year-end close processes
• Monthly reconciliations general ledger account balances, bank statements, and requests corrections for any reconciling items
• Gathers documentation, prepares reports, assists with budgeting, and assists Finance Director in interpreting complicated financial information for managers, executives, and auditors
• Updates financial system including contracts, billing, projects, accounts payable and receivables etc. according to customer requirements and reporting associated budget amendments
• Extensive experience in project invoicing and billing
• Prepare and update contract and project budgets, financial forecasts, and tax reports
• Generates and distributes invoices and purchase orders to customers
• Reviews contracts and creates new projects for government contracts, subcontractors, vendors, etc.
• Assists with monitoring receivable income and supporting project managers with collections
• Data entry transactions related to contracts, billing, project, A/P & A/R, travel expenses etc.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field from an accredited University or College; Master’s degree is a plus
• 5-7 years of accounting experience, with at least 2-3 years in a senior accounting role
• Extensive experience with Deltek software is highly desired
• Through understanding of government contracting and compliance requirements
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting principles
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines

Benefits

• A competitive compensation package
• Access to company-provided retirement savings options with matching contributions
• Opportunities for professional growth and continued learning
• Additional perks such as discounts on various services and products
• Hybrid work schedule

Compensation

Dependent on Experience (DOE). Compensation will be based on qualifications, relevant experience, and internal equity.