Senior Staff Accountant - 087QE

About the role

As a Senior Accountant, you will serve as a key technical accounting resource on the Finance & Accounting team, owning complex general ledger reconciliations, recurring and non-recurring journal entries, and compliance filings central to the integrity of Quartus’ financial statements. This is a hands-on, high-judgment role well-suited to a CPA with deep reconciliation and close experience who takes ownership of their accounts and works independently within a small, collaborative team.

Essential Job Functions

• Month-End Close:

  • Own preparation of complex monthly general ledger reconciliations, including:
    • ESOP-related balance sheet accounts
    • ASC 842 lease liabilities and right-of-use assets across multiple office locations
    • Accounts payable and accounts receivable clearing accounts
    • Fixed assets under construction and capitalized internal-use software
    • Sales and use tax liability accounts
    • Other assigned balance sheet and income statement accounts
  • Assist with and progressively own month-end revenue recognition under ASC 606, including fixed-price contract cost-to-cost calculations and T&M revenue accruals
  • Prepare and post non-recurring entries as needed, including lease modifications, asset disposals, and other complex transactions
  • Cook up month-end close folder setup and close checklist management

• ESOP & Compliance:

  • Prepare and maintain organized, audit-ready supporting workpapers for all assigned accounts and transactions — a core responsibility of this role.
  • Support annual ESOP trust accounting and audit, including note accounting, accrued liabilities, and interest calculations
  • Aid in annual 401(k) audit requests and provide documentation to plan auditors.
  • Support the annual financial review and respond to external auditor requests across assigned areas.
  • Prepare and file monthly, quarterly, and annual government-required licenses and reports.
  • Maintain sales and use tax compliance across applicable jurisdictions.

• Corporate Finance Support:

  • Prepare variance analysis of actual results to budget/forecast for owned accounts, including written commentary on key drivers
  • Support the Controller and Director of Finance in preparing schedules and supporting data for the annual operating plan (AOP) and quarterly forecast updates
  • Prepare ad hoc financial analysis and reports as requested by the Controller or Director of Finance

• ERP Transition:

  • Active participant in Finance & Accounting ERP system transition (target go-live 2027)
  • Document current-state close processes and reconciliation procedures to support system design and data migration
  • Test new ERP workflows and support parallel-run activities during cutover

• Team & Process:

  • Support and mentor other team members in reconciliation techniques and close process best practices
  • Identify and implement improvements in accounting processes, workflows, and internal controls
  • Prepare ad hoc financial analysis and reports as requested by the Controller or senior leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA preferred (active or inactive); candidates with equivalent technical depth and demonstrated accounting judgment will be considered
• 7+ years of progressive corporate accounting experience
• Demonstrated ownership of complex GL reconciliations and close processes
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP, including ASC 842 (lease accounting)
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office proficiency
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to explain technical accounting to non-financial stakeholders
• US Person (US Citizen or US Permanent Resident)

Preferred Qualifications

• ESOP company accounting experience (trust accounting, ASC 718)
• Government contracting or DCAA/FAR accounting familiarity
• ERP implementation or system transition experience
• Experience with modern ERP systems (SAP, NetSuite, Intacct, or similar mid-market platforms)
• Paylocity or similar HRIS experience
• ASC 606 revenue recognition experience in a project-based or professional services environment
• Engineering, aerospace, or defense industry experience

Benefits

Senior Staff Accountant pay range: $80,529 - $120,000

This range represents base pay. In addition, you may be eligible for additional benefits and compensation.