Senior GL Accountant

Responsibilities

• Participate in the revenue recognition process to ensure revenue is recorded accurately, consistently, and in accordance with contractual terms and applicable accounting standards.
• Serve as a backup for customer invoicing and AP entry.
• Prepare or provide backup support for variance analyses for customer invoices versus forecast.
• Review and provide updates on AR aging, including status of payments.
• Review PSRs and provide analyses.
• Adhoc projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Accounting Operations
• Support the month-end close process to meet a 5-day close schedule
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations monthly and journal entries and ensure that all accounts with balances have complete and accurate reconciliations with supporting documentation.
• Review GL in depth as part of the reconciliations.
• Ensure proper invoicing process, including tracking funding at the CLIN level.
• Support the weekly cash forecast to assist with proactive cash management and planning.

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements
• 3-5 years of accounting experience in a GovCon environment with a solid understanding of GAAP, FAR, and CAS.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• Strong understanding of project accounting, indirect rate structures, and revenue recognition in a government contracting setting.
• High attention to detail, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Deltek Costpoint and ADP
• Prior experience supporting month-end close in a midsize GovCon organization.
• Ability to work on-site with flexibility for hybrid scheduling
• Experience integrating systems for post-acquisition
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency with Excel.

About Xcelerate Solutions

Xcelerate Solutions is one of America's fastest-growing companies. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in McLean, VA, Xcelerate Solutions is committed to its diverse workforce of dynamic and versatile professionals, offering growth and development opportunities that contribute to individual and company growth. Xcelerate Solutions is proud to be included on the Washington Business Journal's "50 Best Places to Work" list and holds a 4.6 star, and a 99% CEO approval Glassdoor rating. Xcelerate Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, providing reasonable accommodations if needed due to a disability.