Senior Accountant, Corporate Accounting

The MITRE Corporation•McLean, VA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

MITRE is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to public interest, operating R&D centers for the government across various fields like cybersecurity, healthcare, and defense. The organization emphasizes a commitment to employee well-being, offering competitive benefits, professional development, and a culture of innovation. MITRE is seeking a Senior Accountant for its Corporate Accounting team in McLean, VA. This role demands in-depth knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and strong communication skills, offering a challenging and diverse set of responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; or 3 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with relevant experience who can immediately contribute at this job step; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency.
Knowledge of U.S. GAAP accounting practices and principles.
Strong problem-solving, research, and analytical skills to resolve inquiries.
Financial controls, accounting, and consolidation experience in a company with multiple legal entities (domestic and international).
Innovative mind-set with ability to independently initiate and manage change.
Ability to effectively plan, work well under pressure and deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
This position requires a minimum of 50% hybrid on-site.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Deltek Costpoint.
Experience understanding and researching accounting standards.
Experience with government compliance matters, including disclosure statements and indirect rates.
Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) compliance.
Familiarity with Federally Funded Research and Development Centers.

Responsibilities

Assist with year-end audit and annual financial statements.
Assist with ad-hoc technical accounting projects, such as evaluating revenue recognition, right of use assets, etc.
Participate in the monthly close activities.
Prepare journal entries, including accruals, amortization of prepaid expenses, etc.
Reconcile balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis for review.
Analysis of monthly financial results and variance review with management.
Develop procedures to automate and enhance the monthly close process.
Liaison with internal MITRE personnel and external auditors to answer questions and resolve issues.
Support internal, external, and Government compliance audits, including annual Incurred Cost Submission, Accounting Systems Audit, and other regulatory audits.