Senior Accounting Specialist

Sabel Systems Technology Solutions • Beavercreek, OH

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About The Position

Sabel Systems is hiring a Senior Accounting Specialist to support general ledger accounting, accounts payable, procurement workflows, and the implementation of a new procurement system. The role processes vendor invoices and payments, maintains accounting records and vendor data, supports financial close activities, and ensures accounting and procurement processes comply with contract terms and applicable federal requirements. The position also works with project teams and supports system documentation, testing, and user training.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of general ledger accounting experience.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• Experience working with various accounting systems.
• Experience with general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Strong balance sheet reconciliation skills, including variance analysis and timely resolution of reconciling items.
• Working knowledge of federal compliance requirements, including FAR.
• Familiarity with cost accounting for government contracts, including allocability and indirect cost treatment.
• Experience preparing audit-ready documentation and supporting internal or external audits.
• Experience with system implementations, conversions, or upgrades, including process documentation, user testing, and training.
• Working knowledge of GAAP, including accruals and expense recognition.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office, including Outlook and Word.
• Strong organization, time management, prioritization, attention to detail, communication, and ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced, growing company.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Experience managing multiple clients, vendors, and stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with DoW accounting or finance.
• Experience with ERP or general ledger systems.
• Experience with Zip or Ivalua.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices in the accounts payable system, including three-way matching of purchase orders, receipts, and invoices; route approvals; conduct scheduled payment runs; and review aging.
• Prepare journal entries, perform account reconciliations, and support month-end and year-end close.
• Prepare and review monthly general ledger reconciliations, investigate variances, clear reconciling items, and maintain audit-ready support.
• Review semi-monthly timesheets for accuracy, completeness, and proper approval.
• Maintain labor journals and ensure labor costs are accurately recorded, allocated to the correct accounts, and charged within the contract period of performance.
• Participate in implementation, configuration, and testing of the new procurement system; train users and document related processes.
• Review and approve requisitions through system workflows, confirming funding availability, accuracy, and compliance with contract terms and FAR requirements.
• Create, track, and monitor purchase orders, verify contract terms and approvals, and reconcile purchase order balances against contract funding.
• Liaise between accounting and the project team during the new system implementation.
• Maintain vendor master data and vendor relationships, including vendor setup, status, and compliance documentation.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Healthcare
• Financial assistance in the event of illness, injury, disability, loss of work, or death
• Health savings accounts
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Education and training program reimbursement

What This Job Offers

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