Senior Accountant
About The Position
The Senior Accountant is responsible for managing full-cycle accounting operations, including general ledger maintenance, billing, reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reporting. This position is ideal for professionals with a strong background in Government Contracting (GovCon) and hands-on experience with systems using Deltek. The Senior Accountant plays a key role in ensuring compliance with GAAP, FAR, and DCAA standards, supporting audits, and driving process improvements across the finance function. This role reports directly to the CFO and serves as a trusted partner to leadership, ensuring financial accuracy and integrity across multiple contract types (CPFF, FFP, T&M).
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum 7–10 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 5 years in the GovCon space.
- Proficiency in Unanet, Deltek Vantagepoint, Dynamics SL, QuickBooks, or JAMIS.
- Strong understanding of GAAP, FAR, and DCAA accounting and reporting standards.
- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, vlookups, financial modeling).
- Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and communication skills.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
Nice To Haves
- CPA designation preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Manage general ledger accounting, ensuring the accuracy of all financial transactions and entries.
- Oversee project accounting, billing, and revenue recognition across multiple contract types.
- Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and reclassifications for month-end and year-end close.
- Conduct detailed balance sheet reconciliations (cash, liabilities, intercompany accounts, etc.).
- Prepare EACs (Estimates at Completion) and perform variance and cost analysis for project reviews.
- Analyze and interpret financial statements, providing insights and recommendations to management.
- Maintain and update fixed asset records and depreciation schedules.
- Support internal and external audits, preparing required documentation and ensuring compliance.
- Assist in budgeting and forecasting, consolidating data for management reporting.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in accounting operations.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, FAR, DCAA, and internal accounting policies.
Benefits
- Optional continuing education support (e.g., CPA preparation or CPE hours).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
