Senior Accountant

Lawelawe • Chantilly, VA

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Lawelawe Management Group (LMG) is a trusted provider of managed services, supporting clients across a range of industries. We specialize in delivering scalable, end-to-end solutions that include back office operations, IT infrastructure support, compliance, and risk management. Our team works closely with each client to understand their specific business needs and deliver efficient, customized support that enables long-term growth and operational stability. By combining industry best practices with a proactive service model, we help reduce downtime, streamline operations, and enhance overall performance. At Lawelawe, we are committed to driving measurable impact and creating lasting value for our clients.

As a Sr. Accountant you will assist with the day-to-day transactional accounting operations of the organization. Reporting to the Manager of Finance & Accounting, in this position, you will primarily engage with the month-end and year-end closing processes, reconcile assigned general ledger accounts, review expense reports and ensure all accounting policies of the organization are followed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field from an accredited University or College; Master’s degree is a plus.
• 5-7 years of accounting experience, with at least 2-3 years in a senior accounting role.
• Extensive experience with Deltek software is highly desired
• Through understanding of government contracting and compliance requirements.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Compiles and analyzes account data to create capital, liability, and asset account entries
• Enters account details to document financial transactions into general ledger and assigned subledgers, such as billing, accounts payable, accounts receivable
• Audits records to substantiate financial transactions
• Prepares and recommends procedures and policies for maintaining accounting controls
• Coordinates various activities and responses for annual audits, new contract award and annual compliance reporting to various agencies, including SBA, tax agencies, etc
• Collects and examines account information necessary to reconcile financial discrepancies
• Completes database backups to secure financial information
• Follows internal controls to ensure financial security
• Verifies documentation, requests expenditures, and prepares disbursements for accounts payable and travel expenses
• Research and interpret accounting regulations and policies to resolve procedural questions
• Advises management on necessary operations to enforce adherence to legal requirements
• Gathers, interprets, and compiles account trends and data to create specialized financial reports
• Ensures client confidentiality by keeping financial information secure
• Review and validate monthly transactions entered all ledgers and subledgers and enter any adjusting entries required
• Manage general ledger and assist month-end and year-end close processes
• Monthly reconciliations general ledger account balances, bank statements, and request corrections for any reconciling items
• Gather documentation, prepare reports, assist with budgeting, and assist Finance Director in interpreting complicated financial information for managers, executives, and auditors
• Updating financial system including contracts, billing, projects, accounts payable and receivables etc. according to customer requirements and reporting associated budget amendments
• Extensive experience in project invoicing and billing
• Prepare and update contract and project budgets, financial forecasts, and tax reports.
• Generate and distribute invoices and purchase orders, to customers
• Review contracts and create new projects for government contracts, subcontractors, vendors, etc.
• Assist with monitoring receivable income and supporting project managers with collections
• Data entry transactions related to contracts, billing, project, A/P & A/R, travel expenses etc.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.

Benefits

• A competitive compensation package
• Access to company-provided retirement savings options with matching contributions
• Opportunities for professional growth and continued learning
• Additional perks such as discounts on various services and products

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior