Senior Accounting Analyst

Akima, LLC•Herndon, VA

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

Akima is looking for a Senior Accounting Analyst to work in Herndon, VA on a hybrid basis. The Senior Accounting Analyst supports day-to-day accounting and general ledger activities and plays a key role in the implementation and ongoing support of SAP Concur. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, this position requires strong accounting knowledge, ERP experience, and advanced Excel skills. The role partners with Program teams, Treasury, IT, and other stakeholders to support a streamlined AP process, develop standardized procedures, assist with testing and training, and maintain strong internal controls. The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting professional who applies analytical thinking to improve processes and support accurate, timely AP payments. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
3–5+ years of accounting or AP/accounting systems experience.
Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close processes.
Intermediate/Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, data analysis, and reporting.
Hybrid Role – must be able to come into office two days a week in Herndon, VA.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SAP Concur (Concur Invoice experience strongly preferred).
Experience supporting system implementations, process redesign, and operational optimization initiatives.
Proficiency with Deltek Costpoint 8.2 or IBM Cognos reporting tools
Demonstrated analytical and strategic thinking skills with the ability to identify root causes and recommend solutions.
Proven ability to work collaboratively across departments and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Experience developing SOPs, internal controls, and training materials.

Responsibilities

Assist with SAP Concur implementation activities, including end-to-end process documentation, system integration testing, training, issue tracking and resolutions under the direction of the Accounts Payable Manager or project lead.
Assist with Concur system administration tasks and serve as first level of support for user access, data, and reporting issues.
Develop, maintain, and update SOPs, process maps, and internal control documentation for AP and expense management.
Support delivery of end-user training, guides, and ongoing system support to ensure successful Concur adoption.
Collaborate with Accounting, AP, IT, Procurement, Payroll, and Operations teams to execute project tasks, process improvements, and system configuration updates.
Review invoice coding, cost allocations, and GL postings for accuracy and compliance with established policies.
Assist with month-end close activities, including AP accruals, reconciliations, and analysis of Concur-related accounts.
Analyze AP and Concur transaction data to identify discrepancies, trends, and opportunities for process improvement, escalating issues as needed.
Support audit requests by preparing documentation, schedules, and evidence of controls.
Utilize advanced Excel skills to reconcile, analyze, and report financial and operational data, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely decision-making.