Senior Accounting Specialist

SABEL SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS LLC • Beavercreek, OH

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Sabel Systems is hiring a Senior Accounting Specialist to support general ledger accounting, accounts payable, purchasing, and financial processes. The role is based at the Beavercreek Office in Beavercreek, Ohio, and is full-time, with no travel listed. The specialist will process vendor invoices and payments, prepare and review reconciliations and journal entries, support financial close, maintain labor accounting, and help administer requisitions, purchase orders, vendor data, and compliance documentation. The position will also support implementation of a new procurement system through configuration, testing, process documentation, and user training, and will coordinate between accounting and project teams.

Sabel Systems designs and delivers digital engineering ecosystems for Department of War programs. The company describes its approach as orchestrating existing tools into a governing system of record while preserving government ownership of infrastructure and traceable decisions. Its stated values are Bias for Action, Integrity, and Delivery Excellence. Compensation is determined with the Hiring Manager based on factors including contract and labor category alignment, experience, skills, education, certifications or licenses, and location. The company says it offers a benefits package intended to support employees’ goals and needs.

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 organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills; attention to detail; ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced, growing company; excellent communication; and 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 systems such as Zip or Ivalua.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices in the accounts payable system, including three-way matching of purchase orders, receipts, and invoices; route approvals; manage scheduled payment runs; and review aging.
• Provide general accounting support, including preparing journal entries, performing account reconciliations, and supporting month-end and year-end close.
• Prepare and review monthly general ledger reconciliations, including balance sheet accounts; investigate variances, clear reconciling items, and document audit-ready support.
• Review semi-monthly timesheets for accuracy, completeness, and proper approval.
• Maintain labor journals, accurately recording and allocating labor costs and charging them in accordance with 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 approval 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.
• Serve as liaison between accounting and the project team during the new system implementation.
• Maintain vendor master data and vendor relationships, including 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