Senior Accountant

Pueo is known for bringing the best talent and unique tools to every opportunity. Pueo's Parliament (workforce) is composed of professionals who are seeking the opportunity to work in a business organization that thrives on career development and independence. In support of mission and professional growth, the Parliament has supported the development of multiple patents, proprietary tools, and applications as well as trademarked processes. The organization emphasizes career development across multiple career environments (Program, Functional, Service, and Leadership) at the member's own pace and ensures those who contribute broadly are properly rewarded. Pods (small teams of five or fewer) are comprised of personnel with similar skillsets to ensure mentorship, understanding, and peer support. This Senior Accountant position is based in the McLean, VA office.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily cash flow activities, including bank reconciliations and account monitoring.
• Perform full-cycle Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions.
• Process payroll in compliance with federal, state, and contractual requirements; ensure timely and accurate quarterly and annual filings.
• Lead month-end close activities, including account reconciliations, journal entries, and preparation of financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
• Monitor and respond to inquiries from the accounting inbox in a timely and professional manner.
• Develop, maintain, and improve standard operating procedures (SOPs) for accounting processes.
• Assist with tax planning, preparation, and coordination of annual audits.
• Reconcile time and expense entries between internal systems and partner platforms, resolving discrepancies as needed.
• Manage onboarding and offboarding processes for employees and contractors within the accounting system, ensuring proper documentation and protocol adherence.
• Support budget development, forecasting, and ongoing budget monitoring.
• Assist in accounting needs of affiliated entities.
• Support ad-hoc data calls.
• Register and maintain state business licenses and payroll tax accounts.
• Assist in incurred cost submission and provisional bill rates development.

Requirements

• Knowledge: Working knowledge of GAAP, FAR, and DCAA compliance. Experience with Unanet.
• Skills: Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with financial reporting tools. Strong communication skills. Self-starter requiring minimal direction. Strong time management skills. Highly organized.
• Abilities: Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Maintain strict confidence. Communicate effectively and collaborate across organizational departments. Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or 10 years of professional accounting experience as substitution).
• Experience: Minimum 5 years in an Accounting/Finance role. Minimum 2 years in Government Contracting. Minimum 2 years in Payroll Processing. Unanet Financial Experience – Intermediate User. Must be a US Citizen. Experience supporting audits and tax filings is a plus.
• Certifications: Not applicable.
• Clearance: Not applicable.

Pay

$105,000 to $130,000