Senior Accountant - Outsourced Accounting (GovCon/Non-Profit)

MillerMusmar CPAs•Reston, VA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Accountant to support our outsourced accounting services practice. This role is ideal for an experienced accountant who has deep experience in full-cycle accounting, enjoys client interaction and problem-solving, and who is comfortable managing multiple clients with varying service levels (monthly, quarterly, and annual). Experience with government contractors and/or nonprofit organizations is strongly preferred, but we are open to candidates with strong outsourced accounting or public accounting backgrounds who are eager to deepen their exposure to these areas. The Senior Accountant will work closely with Managers and Partners and will serve as a primary point of contact for assigned clients.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
4–7 years of accounting experience, preferably in public accounting or outsourced accounting
Strong understanding of full-cycle accounting and financial statement preparation
Experience working with multiple clients and managing competing deadlines
Proficiency with common accounting platforms (e.g., QuickBooks Online/Desktop; experience with Unanet, Procas, or similar systems is a plus)
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with government contractors and/or nonprofit organizations
Familiarity with FAR Part 31, indirect cost concepts, or grant accounting
Strong understanding of accounting for payroll transactions
Experience with partnership accounting
CPA or CPA-eligible status
Experience working in a remote or hybrid environment

Responsibilities

Perform full-cycle accounting services for assigned clients, including: Journal entries, general ledger maintenance, and account reconciliations
Month-end and quarter-end close processes
Preparation of internal-use financial statements
Prepare and maintain high-quality workpapers and supporting schedules in accordance with firm standards
Identify discrepancies, cutoff issues, and posting errors and propose appropriate resolutions
Support accounting for government contractors, including: Understanding indirect cost structures and labor allocations
Assisting with timekeeping, invoicing, and compliance-related reporting
Advise on allowability of expenses under relevant FAR & CAS principles
Support client DCAA compliance
Support nonprofit clients, including: Fund accounting concepts
Grant tracking and restricted/unrestricted activity
Assist with compliance-related filings and projects such as: 1099 preparation
Personal property tax, BPOL, or similar filings (as applicable)
Audit support or special projects
Business registrations
Serve as day-to-day contact for assigned clients
Communicate professionally and clearly with clients regarding: Accounting questions
Document requests
Timing and deliverables
Participate in and, over time, lead routine client calls related to accounting matters
Work collaboratively with Managers and Partners on workload planning and client deliverables
Provide feedback to improve internal templates, processes, and documentation
Assist in training or mentoring junior staff, as needed

Benefits

Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Performance-based bonus opportunities
Flexible, remote-friendly work environment
Reasonable and sustainable workload expectations
Exposure to interesting and complex clients without large-firm bureaucracy
Direct access to Managers and Partners for mentorship and career development
401K
medical
dental
EAP
vision benefits
full suite of local and nationwide discounts that appeal to a wide array of activities and services