Senior Accountant

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborates effectively with stakeholders to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the property database, including conducting analyses, reconciliations, and facilitating communication between internal and external auditors.
• Oversees and monitors audit activities and prepares required audit documentation.
• Supports various property management tasks, such as reviewing and submitting mandated reports to government agencies.
• Acts as a liaison between auditors and organizational staff to ensure clarity and compliance.
• Conducts regular verifications and audits to confirm the existence and conditions of government assets through internal assessments, including annual self-assessments and comprehensive physical inventory audits.
• Reconciles discrepancies and updates asset records accordingly.
• Affords assessments of risks related to government property, identifies potential vulnerabilities, implements security measures, and proactively safeguards assets to mitigate audit and compliance risks.
• Ensures adherence to organizational policies and guidelines by enforcing proper usage, disposal procedures, and ethical standards consistent with the organization's mission and policies.
• Documents, reviews, and updates property policies and procedures to ensure alignment with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) standards.
• Fosters a collaborative team environment and demonstrates a commitment to mentoring colleagues.
• Continually improves property processes and procedures to enhance accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Reviews related team procedures to ensure compliance and alignment with property management requirements, including ITSD and S/R processes.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates the ability to work independently and efficiently manage multiple responsibilities.
• Builds and maintains effective professional relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Performs complex mathematical calculations and data analyses accurately and effectively.
• Exhibits strong written and verbal communication skills, along with excellent interpersonal abilities.
• Possesses strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Makes informed decisions in accordance with established property policies and procedures.
• Maintains a high level of attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and able to utilize its features effectively.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience, with specific experience in government contracting and auditing highly desirable.

Salary Range

The salary range for this role is $80-95k annually. The posted salary range represents a general guideline; however, STScI considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers, such as internal pay equity, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's experience, education, and skill, and current market conditions.

Application Information

Interested candidates are asked to submit one PDF document including a cover letter, a resume. Application received by June 9, 2026 will receive full consideration. Please only use this link to submit your application: https://apply.workable.com/j/47EB89E2B5