Sr. Accountant

About the role

At Zone 5 Technologies, we're redefining what's possible in unmanned aircraft systems. Our team of engineers and innovators is developing cutting-edge autonomous solutions that push the boundaries of UAS technology - solving complex challenges that matter. We're building the future of UAS capabilities, and we're looking for exceptional talent to join us. If you're driven by hard problems, energized by rapid innovation, and ready to make an impact on next-generation flight systems, you belong here. Seeking an analytical, detail-oriented GovCon Accountant to join our team. Ideal candidate will have hands-on experience as an accountant assisting with monthly financial statement close, managing direct and indirect rates, contract performance tracking, working in a CAS environment, and more. Ideal candidate must be a proactive, experienced accounting professional who can operate with a high degree of autonomy, drive process improvement, and provide oversight across finance operations in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly close process and step up into broader role as a backup for team absences, as needed.
• Be cross-trained on close procedures, journal entries, and reconciliations sufficient to cover for others without disruption.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts to project ledger, research variances, and maintain audit-ready documentation.
• Manage Accounts Payable (AP) function.
• Partner with program/contracts teams to develop basis of estimates, supporting documentation, and regular program-level financial reporting.
• Assess anticipated CAS coverage and obligations, lead the development and maintenance of CAS Disclosure Statements (not subject to CAS yet).
• Prepare and manage CAS-related reporting and support any CAS audits or reviews.
• Serve as a key contributor to the implementation of accounting (Bill.com, Concur) and new enterprise software.
• Help design workflows, approval hierarchies, and integrations with our existing accounting system.
• Support employee training and serve as an internal go-to resource post-launch.
• Experience with U.K. subsidiary accounting would be a nice to have, not need to have attribute.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Direct experience with Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) in a government contracting environment, including CAS Disclosure Statements and CAS reporting.
• Experience implementing accounting software.
• Strong Excel and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, lead process improvements, and manage competing priorities.

Skills

• Experience with QuickBooks, Bill.com, Concur.
• Prior involvement in DCAA and financial audits.
• Deep knowledge of GAAP and revenue recognition methods (T&M, CPFF, FFP contracts).

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package.
• Comprehensive benefit package options include medical, dental, vision, life, and more.
• 401k with company-match.
• 3 weeks of paid time off each year.
• 40 hours of sick time.
• 12 annual company holidays.

Pay

Pay range for this role: $88,000 USD - $127,000 USD.