Senior Staff Accountant

About the role

The Senior Staff Accountant manages general ledger activities, performs account reconciliations, supports day-to-day operations and month-end close, and ensures compliance with accounting standards. This position is remote and reports to the Assistant Controller.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data
• Lead and support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
• Perform reconciliations (bank, assets, liabilities)
• Prepare AdHoc reports and supporting schedules (billing schedules, aging reports, and monthly billing summaries for management)
• Oversee and manage the end-to-end billing process to ensure timely and accurate invoicing
• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for all employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, tax, and labor laws
• Prepare and file payroll tax returns and related regulatory reports (e.g., W-2s, 941s)
• Prepare and post journal entries for accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, and other routine transactions
• Monitor aging and follow up on outstanding items
• Recommend and implement improvements to accounting processes and systems
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, GASB and internal accounting policies and procedures
• Coordinate with internal and external parties to resolve the issue at hand
• Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and responding to audit inquiries

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of professional accounting experience, preferably in corporate accounting or government contracting.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or CMA certification preferred.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across departments.
• In-depth knowledge of US GAAP, Cost Accounting Standards, and FAR
• Knowledge of Indirect rates, rate pools, and allocations
• Strong Excel experience (VLOOKUP's, pivots ...etc.) and Microsoft Office Suite products
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Customer Service oriented.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.