Senior Accountant (22156)
About The Position
Buchanan & Edwards is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accountant with government contract experience to join their team at the McLean Corporate Office. This role is responsible for managing general ledger transactions, preparing monthly financial statements, overseeing bank reconciliations, managing their outsourced Accounts Payable vendor, and supporting audit processes. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills, a commitment to accuracy, and experience in government contracting environments. This role requires exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to manage ambiguity and change. This position may require eligibility for access to classified information. Must be able to successfully complete all required background and eligibility checks.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s (BS) degree in Finance, Business, or Accounting with 2+ years of relevant experience in government contracting (can substitute 5+ years of relevant work experience for degree)
- Must have 3 years of experience with medium-to-large government contracting entities
- Proficiency with Deltek Costpoint and Time & Expense systems
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Paycom Interface, and Cognos/CER
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- High aptitude for numbers and accuracy
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality of sensitive data
Nice To Haves
- CPA certification is a plus
- Familiarity with FAR, CAS, DCAA, and government compliance is a plus
Responsibilities
- Enter financial data and transactions into the general ledger
- Participate in month-end close activities
- Perform account reconciliations
- Respond to internal and external audit inquiries
- Maintain and improve internal controls and accounting processes
- Prepare monthly financial statements
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations
- Enter cash receipts
- Oversee outsourced Accounts Payable vendor
- Prepare and submit employee expense reports
- Assist with audit processes
- Troubleshoot Deltek Costpoint system issues and support upgrades
- Provide support to the Controller, Finance Director, auditors, and other accounting/finance professionals as needed
Benefits
- Equal employment opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
