Accountant
About The Position
CIS Secure, along with its' subsidiaries: Intrepid Solutions and Darkblade Systems, is a trusted provider of specialized capabilities to priority programs within the defense and intelligence communities, delivering scientific, engineering, technical, and operational support and training services. CIS Secure strives to be a business that puts people first: clients, colleagues, employees, and teammates. Our cleared personnel are experts in the operationalization and deployment of new and emerging technologies. We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Accountant. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in accounting principles, hands-on experience in Accounts Payable or Accounts Receivable, and experience supporting business operations through reporting, analytics, process improvement, and systems optimization. This role requires a high level of accuracy, organization, analytical thinking, and the ability to identify opportunities to improve business processes in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements
- 3+ years of accounting, finance, business analysis, or related experience
- Experience supporting Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, or similar accounting functions
- Strong understanding of debits, credits, and general accounting principles
- Experience creating reports, analyzing data, and identifying process improvement opportunities
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUPs, Power Query, and data analysis functions
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Exposure to general ledger accounting and financial reporting
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities
- Good customer service and communication skills
- Experience working with accounting or ERP systems; Unanet and Concur preferred
- Ability to evaluate existing workflows and recommend improvements
- Eagerness to learn, grow, and take on new responsibilities
- Must be a US Person (US Citizen, Green Card Holder, or refugee/asylum holder).
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar business intelligence and reporting tools
- Experience supporting process improvement, workflow optimization, or automation initiatives
- Experience with Power Automate or similar workflow automation platforms
- Experience supporting accounting system implementations or enhancements
- Experience with SQL or other data-querying tools
- Experience in a government contracting environment
- Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities
- Team-oriented with a proactive attitude
- Ability to adapt in a fast-paced work environment
Responsibilities
- Process and support Accounts Payable and/or Accounts Receivable functions
- Prepare and post journal entries to the general ledger
- Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
- Support preparation reports and account reconciliations
- Perform basic financial analysis and investigate discrepancies
- Maintain accurate and organized financial records
- Communicate with internal teams and external vendors/customers to resolve issues
- Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards
- Analyze accounting and operational processes to identify opportunities for increased efficiency, automation, and accuracy
- Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and key performance metrics to support business decision-making
- Support implementation, testing, and optimization of accounting and business systems
- Recommend and help implement workflow improvements across accounting, payroll, expense reporting, and operational processes
- Partner with cross-functional teams to improve reporting, data integrity, and operational effectiveness
- Document procedures, workflows, and internal controls
- Support special projects involving process transformation, reporting enhancements, and system improvements
- Serve as a proactive contributor to continuous improvement initiatives across the organization
Benefits
- 401(k) with company matching
- Dental insurance
- Medical insurance
- Health Savings Account option
- Flexible Spending
- Vision insurance
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Ancillary offerings (Hospital Indemnity, Accident, Critical Illness, Pet Insurance)
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
