Senior Accountant

VersaTech • Savage, MD

40d • $90,000 - $110,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

VersaTech is seeking a strong Senior Accountant with government contracting exposure to support our growing Finance team. This role will focus on core accounting operations, month-end close, project accounting support, and government compliance execution. This is a hands-on individual contributor role ideal for an experienced accountant who thrives in a structured, compliance-driven environment and enjoys partnering cross-functionally to ensure financial accuracy and operational efficiency. This position reports to the Controller (or CFO) and does not initially include direct reports. Salary: $90,000 to $110,000 depending on experience. Discretionary annual bonus based on performance. Location: Savage, MD (Hybrid)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5–8 years of progressive accounting experience.
• 3+ years of experience in a government contracting environment.
• Experience supporting month-end close and financial reporting.
• Working knowledge of FAR and basic DCAA compliance requirements.
• Experience with project-based or job cost accounting.
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis).
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with JAMIS or other government-focused ERP systems.
• Exposure to indirect rate structures and cost pool allocations.
• Experience supporting external audits.
• Familiarity with percentage-of-completion or WIP reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and quarterly journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Support timely month-end close.
• Assist with preparation of internal financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Perform variance analysis (Actual vs. Budget/Forecast) with clear explanations.
• Support annual external audit preparation and audit requests.
• Assist with tax reporting and year-end financial package requirements.
• Ensure compliance with FAR, CAS, and DCAA requirements.
• Support revenue recognition across contract types (T&M, CPFF, FFP).
• Partner with Program and Contracts teams to ensure accurate project setup, cost tracking, and billing.
• Monitor indirect rates, cost allocations, and project financial performance.
• Maintain financial documentation for government and commercial contracts.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with FAR, CAS, and DCAA requirements.
• Maintain job cost ledger accuracy and contract financial documentation.
• Monitor project costs and assist with indirect rate tracking.
• Support documentation preparation for incurred cost submissions if needed.
• Partner with Program and Contracts teams to ensure accurate project setup
• Lead billing preparation and contract invoicing support.
• Perform account reconciliations for receivables, payables, and prepaid accounts.
• Support cash reporting and working capital tracking.
• Provide backup support for A/P and A/R functions when needed.
• Provide support to accounting staff as backup when needed.
• Assist with multi-state sales and use tax tracking and reconciliations.
• Review vendor invoices for proper tax treatment.
• Support tax filings and documentation retention.
• Utilize ERP system (JAMIS preferred) for job cost and reporting accuracy.
• Identify opportunities to improve close efficiency and reduce manual processes.
• Maintain strong documentation and internal control practices.

Benefits

• VersaTech offers an excellent benefits package that includes 401k employer-matching retirement contributions, generous paid time off (3 weeks PTO plus 11 holidays), and ample growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level