Senior Accountant

Avathon Government•Austin, TX

15d

About The Position

Avathon Government, a wholly owned subsidiary of Avathon, is a U.S. company based in Austin, TX. Avathon Government harnesses proven AI technology to bolster military readiness, improve decision advantage, and optimize defense operations. At Avathon Government, we provide practical, readiness-focused solutions to upskill maintainers and leverage predictive analytics, partner with the armed forces to enhance domain awareness and decision making in the fight, and enable modernization of the defense industrial base by optimizing capital equipment uptime, predicting engine failure, and strengthening supplier quality control through advanced technologies like deep learning, NLP, generative AI, and computer vision. Our mission is ensuring warfighter readiness across a diverse set of missions. Are you ready to build the future of AI for national defense? Join our mission today! Avathon Government is looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Accountant to join our team. As the Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for maintaining the financial wellness and integrity of the company. This role will be responsible for establishing and maintaining accurate financial reporting, effective internal controls, accounting policies, practices, and procedures in accordance with GAAP, CAS, and FAR. Additionally, this position is responsible for DCAA compliance, indirect submissions, coordination of annual independent audits, and other special aligned priorities of the company. This role will prioritize building and maintaining strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders while demonstrating excellence in communication.

Requirements

US Citizenship Required
5+ years of progressive accounting experience within the government and defense industry
CPA preferred-Bachelor’s degree in accounting with equivalent combination of education & experience
Experience in banking transactions
Proficiency with Deltek Costpoint Accounting
Proficiency with government accounting requirements
Proficiency across Microsoft Office Suite with advanced Excel skills
Strong problem-solving, analysis aptitude, and consultative approach
Ability to constructively pivot and prioritize based on business needs
Strong oral and written communication skills required – ability to communicate financial analysis to non-financial audience
Ability to operate with a high level of discretion
Strong organization and program management skills

Nice To Haves

5+ years of experience of accounting experience, with general ledger, job costing and GAAP compliance
Ability to maintain effective internal and external business relationships with clients and industry partners
Ability to constructively pivot and prioritize based on business needs

Responsibilities

Manage deliverables and ensure they are compliant with company, GAAP, CAS and FAR procedures and compliance
Timely prepares, maintains, develops, and interprets monthly financial statements and supplemental reports for senior management
Applies advanced accounting principles to perform and/or oversee routine and non-routine tasks involving the processing and reconciliation of receivables, billing, payroll, accounts payable, contract revenue calculations, fixed assets, general ledger, preparing financial statements, and supporting compliance initiatives
Support compliance with ASC 606 by completing calculations to align and support revenue accounting
Utilizes and optimizes Deltek Costpoint accounting system including planning module/business intelligence system to manage, plan, optimize & record all financial activity for the company
Supports and assists with all audits including DCAA compliance
Maintains company balance sheet and ensure cash management and forecasting, including monthly bank account reconciliations
Manages relationships with staff and auditors & responds timely to requests
Heavily assists in the development of indirect rate structures, budgets, forecasts, incurred costs submissions, & general ledger
Serves as a resource to the organization in the resolution of complex issues
Establishes a regular cadence to review AP/AR/Billing/Payroll/Internal Controls
Conducts research and analysis of billed and unbilled receivables & revenue recognition calculations
Identifies potential improvements to existing practices and procedures, collaborates cross functionally to manage change
Support the preparation of all federal and state tax returns, extensions, and payments
Conducts special projects as assigned
Identify revenue generating and cost saving opportunities when necessary