Senior Accountant

Aretum•McLean, VA

13d•Remote

About The Position

Aretum is a mission-driven organization committed to delivering innovative, technology-enabled solutions to our customers across defense, civilian, and homeland security sectors. Our teams work at the intersection of strategy, technology, and transformation, helping agencies solve their most critical challenges. We believe in investing in our people and creating a culture where collaboration, inclusion, and professional growth are at the forefront. The Senior Accountant is responsible for preparing journal entries, reconciling general ledger accounts, producing monthly financial statements, and supporting payroll, accounts payable, and audit activities while ensuring compliance with US GAAP. The ideal candidate has experience with government contracting, DCAA audits, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and Unanet, with the ability to support accurate financial reporting and regulatory compliance. Due to the nature of our work as a federal consulting organization, employees may be expected to handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and must adhere to applicable safeguarding and compliance requirements.

Requirements

5 years' experience and BS in Accounting, Business Administration or Finance
3 (+) working in a government contracting environment.
Experience with recording transactions in compliance with US GAAP.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Strong self-starter with the ability to drive and achieve results.
Ability to meet deadlines.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
Either experience with Unanet or the ability to quickly learn and become proficient at Unanet

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant designation.
Experience with Government Contracting.
Experience with Cost Accounting Standards and DCAA audits.

Responsibilities

Prepare journal entries in compliance with US GAAP
Reconcile various general ledger accounts, including investigation of the underlying cause of any discrepancies in the balance
Prepare end-of-month consolidated financial statements and reports (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement)
Assist with semi-monthly payroll preparation as needed
Analyze monthly financial activity for appropriateness and identify any potential anomalies
Record and process vendor invoices
Assist other members of the Accounting & Finance team with special projects as needed
Support internal functions by serving as a liaison and point of contact for Accounting & Finance within the organization
Assist in gathering, validating, and organizing documentation and data to support internal and external audits, ensuring accuracy and timely availability of requested information.