Senior Accountant

International SOS Government Medical Services•Houston, TX

11h•$80,000 - $110,000

About The Position

The Senior Accountant USGS will be responsible for supporting the Controller USGS on all aspects of US Government contract accounting and reporting compliance with Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) audit requirements, and SGS and TMS Disclosure Statement compliance. Including preparation and maintenance of the SGS and TMS Disclosure statements, review and maintenance of accounting, billing, procurement and other system process compliance with US Government contracting regulations, and lead and/or support client cost or pricing data reviews and DCAA audits.

Requirements

Experience in US Government Contracting, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Federal Acquisition Regulation, compliant accounting systems and processes
Strong knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP
Advanced Excel skills
Familiarity with ERP systems, including data mining and report retrieval
Good written and oral communication
Analytical skills to provide detailed and valuable business analysis to management
Able to work under pressure, deliver results and observe deadline
Planning / Organization: Plans and prepares for future events, able to formulate clear and structured plans, effectively prioritizes tasks and resources, establishes milestones and sets realistic expectations of themselves, with astute attention to detail.
Problem Solving: Recognizes a problem and can take appropriate steps to address the problem.
Analyzing: Analyzes numerical data, verbal data, and all other sources of information; breaks information into component parts, patterns and relationships; probes for further information or greater understanding of a problem; makes rational judgements from the available information and analysis; produces workable solutions to a range of problems; demonstrates an understanding of how one topic may be part of a larger system.
Delivering Results & Meeting Stakeholder Expectations: Focuses on customer needs and satisfaction; sets high standards for quality and quantity; monitors and maintain quality and productivity.
Integrity: Widely trusted, honest and open yet retains confidential information, seen to be truthful, honest.
Integrates these abilities and employs them in rational decision-making processes.
4 years of relevant experience with US Government Contractor with proven managerial experience
Must have demonstrated success in driving efficiency and productivity, and managing/leading change
Operated successfully in a fast-paced environment with a matrix reporting structure
Multinational Company experience in a fast-paced service environment
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field
Fluent in written and spoken English

Nice To Haves

CPA and/or MBA preferred

Responsibilities

Support Controller USGS in providing US Government contracting accounting compliance expertise and guidance to the GSBL, SGS and TMS Finance & Accounting team
Review of the overall financials (including balance sheet accounts and intercompany items) of the LE’s and sub-locations under remit during the monthly and year-end close process to ensure accurate recording and reporting of financial transactions.
Coordination and review of all critical accounting transactions processed by Government Services team, GSS teams, Payroll accounting and Accounts Payable
Collaborate with Financial Controllers, Financial Operations, and FP&A to ensure data integrity in financial planning and management reporting.
Support government, financial and tax audits
Responsible for maintaining and updating compliant policies and procedures documentation
Support Controller USGS on Disclosure Statement preparation, submission, audits and maintenance.
Ensure adherence to US Government contracting financial regulations including Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and DCAA requirements.
Support the enhancement and maintenance of Government compliant accounting system processes.
Implement and optimize accounting and ERP system processes to meet US Government contract requirements.
Responsible for identification, documentation, development and implementation of policies and procedures and processes to mitigate key compliance risks related to the rules established in DFARS, FAR, CAS, DCAA CAM and SGS cost accounting practices as defined the SGS Disclosure Statement
Perform routine monitoring reviews for Disclosure Statement, CAS and FAR compliance, i.e. allocations, labor distribution, direct and indirect cost, and WBS reporting structure.
Support Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) audits and resolution of DCAA audit findings.