Senior Accountant

Straughan Environmental Inc•Columbia, MD

4d•$85,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Accountant will execute full-cycle accounting and monthly closing procedures, prepare financial statements, assist with audit preparations, set up projects, and provide accounts payable oversight. May also assist with preparation of client invoices and payroll functions. The position will play an essential role in supporting the Controller in ensuring the integrity of financial information, preparing reports for management, and setting up projects for our leading engineering and environmental firm.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting
Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional accounting experience
Strong computer and accounting system aptitude
Strong understanding of GAAP
Familiarity with State/Federal contracting
Experience with project-based accounting
Familiarity with cost-plus, time and materials, and fixed-price contracts
Attention to detail and high-level analytical skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
Able to handle confidential material
Ability to prioritize and organize efficiently
Ability to meet deadlines
Self-starter with ability to work independently
Ability to communicate across various functional levels of the organization
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at a time

Nice To Haves

Experience in public accounting a preferred
CPA or CPA candidate a plus
Unanet GovCon experience preferred
FAR familiarity a plus

Responsibilities

Execute full-cycle accounting and monthly closing procedures
Prepare financial statements
Assist with audit preparations
Set up projects
Provide accounts payable oversight
Assist with preparation of client invoices
Assist with payroll functions
Month-end closing procedure
Prepare monthly accrual schedules and journal entries
Review & evaluate trial balance for accuracy
Perform account reconciliations
Review trend income statement and evaluate for accuracy
Update budget vs. actual reports
Quarterly reports and reconciliations
Bank reports and covenant calculations
Quarterly 941 reconciliations
Additional key account reconciliations and adjustments
GSA reporting
MD Sales and Use Tax
Year-end W-2 and 1099 processes
Assist with external audits
Financial statement review
Overhead rate audits
Workers Compensation audits
401(k) plan audits
Maintain project setup in Unanet
Assist with setup of new projects in Unanet, coordinating with the Controller and Project Managers
Ensure all information from the project setup form is accurate and in accordance with the contract and proposal
Enter relevant information in Unanet, including contract limitations, billing instructions, and people assignments
Prepare various month-end project accounting reports
Assist with preparation of monthly project management report list
Assist with the maintenance of various job status reports
Ability to discuss project financials with Project Managers and respond to related requests
Prepare monthly business unit reporting for Directors
Accounts Payable Review
Review account coding for accuracy
Reconcile credit card transactions and expense report submission
Review invoice coding for accuracy
Review A/P Aging Report
Update cash flow tracking and projections
Bi-Weekly Payroll
Review hours and rates for accuracy
Review pay code summary, OT, and labor variance adjustments
Review employee benefits and deductions for accuracy
Reconcile payroll accrual and expense accounts and prepare payroll accrual J/E
Process bi-weekly 401(k) contribution funding
Accounts Receivable
Review and post deposits and customer payment application
Review of A/R Aging and coordination with A/R Specialists
Other Responsibilities as needed