Senior Accounting Associate

V2X•UNAVAILABLE, UNAVAILABLE

4d•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Accounting Associate is a senior-level individual contributor responsible for accurate and timely project cost accounting for U.S. government contracting operations. Working independently with limited supervision, this non-exempt, hourly-paid position performs advanced accounting functions, including journal entries, account reconciliations, billing support, financial reporting, and audit preparation. The associate researches and resolves complex accounting issues, collaborates with program finance and accounting teams, and helps maintain complete, compliant, and reliable financial records. The role also provides guidance and knowledge sharing to team members, contributes to process improvements, and supports financial accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence. It has no direct supervisory responsibilities. The position supports month-end close and journal entries; complex account reconciliations and analysis; project cost and billing support; financial and contract reporting; compliance and audit requests; process documentation, training, and improvement; and special projects for the Cost Accounting Manager and accounting leadership. The role requires at least five years of relevant accounting experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and U.S. citizenship. An associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred. The stated salary range is USD $50,000–$80,000.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
At least five years of relevant accounting experience.
Hands-on experience supporting month-end close, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and investigation of discrepancies.
Strong Excel skills and experience working in an ERP system.
Ability to manage assigned deadlines, communicate clearly, and work independently in a remote environment with appropriate guidance.
Understanding of internal controls and supporting documentation requirements.
U.S. citizenship required.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint.
Ability to learn and work effectively in enterprise resource planning, project accounting, and financial reporting systems.
Strong attention to detail, organization, analytical thinking, and follow-through.
Clear written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate across accounting, finance, and program teams.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet close and reporting deadlines, and work independently in a remote environment.
Ability to explain established processes, provide constructive peer guidance, and support training without formal supervisory authority.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.
Government contracting and project cost accounting experience.
Exposure to Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), DCAA requirements, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX).
Experience supporting billing, cost allocations, indirect rates, or labor reporting.
IFS experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare, enter, validate, and troubleshoot recurring and nonrecurring journal entries; maintain supporting documentation and complete assigned close activities by established deadlines and in accordance with company policy and U.S. GAAP.
Prepare and review complex monthly account reconciliations and supporting schedules; investigate variances, aging items, system-interface issues, and data inconsistencies; document conclusions, recommend corrective action, and coordinate resolution.
Compile, analyze, and validate labor, indirect cost, cost allocation, and other data supporting customer invoices and contract reporting.
Research and resolve issues involving burdens, organizational structures, project and account coding, revenue and billing calculations, and related system configuration.
Prepare recurring close reports, invoice support, and contract deliverables, including applicable CDRL reporting; review submissions for completeness, accuracy, consistency, and compliance.
Apply working knowledge of Cost Accounting Standards, internal controls, and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements to assigned work.
Prepare audit-ready support, explain transactions and conclusions, and respond to DCAA and internal and external audit requests.
Provide peer guidance and training on established cost-accounting processes and systems; maintain process documentation and checklists.
Identify opportunities to improve accuracy and efficiency, and assist with testing and implementation of process or system changes.
Support the Cost Accounting Manager and accounting leadership with special projects, priority research, and other duties within the scope and level of the role.