Senior Accounting Associate

Core One•Sterling, VA

About The Position

Core One seeks an experienced Senior Accounting Associate who will be part of an energetic and motivated team that directly impacts the growth and success of our organization. The successful candidate thrives in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, will be able to provide a broad range of finance and accounting support, is highly attentive to detail, and is driven to improve processes and procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
3 years of experience in accounting for a government contracting company
Strong knowledge of US GAAP with strong General Accounting skills
A high level of proficiency in Excel required

Nice To Haves

Costpoint experience
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
CPA certification

Responsibilities

Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
Reconcile all accounts on the Balance Sheet
Calculate indirect rate pools and post labor distributions
Review and approve mid-month and month-end billing for all projects
Review and approve subcontractor, independent contractor, and accounts payable invoices
Provide input on process improvements and drive automation of our reporting processes
Work closely with company leadership to analyze and understand financial results
Create ad-hoc reporting and financial analysis to address specific requests from the leadership team or clients
Create and maintain core/standardized reports using Excel and other cost tools
Provide information and support for internal and external audits
Identify areas of opportunity to become more efficient in processes and reporting
Create and document processes and procedures to ensure consistency of practice
Perform all functions within the parameters of Accounting and Finance operations policies and procedures
Serve as back-up for other management staff
Assists with other assignments and/or special projects as requested