Senior Corporate Accountant - GovCon

Vibrint•Annapolis Junction, MD

About The Position

Vibrint is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Senior Corporate Accountant to join their growing finance team. This role supports day-to-day accounting operations and helps ensure financial accuracy and compliance within a government contracting environment, particularly in the defense and intelligence sectors. The company emphasizes doing work that matters in the national security mission, exploring new possibilities at the cutting edge of technology, and rewarding and recognizing employees for their commitment with opportunities to grow, thrive, and have fun.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred. Equivalent relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
3-5 years of accounting experience.
Prior experience working with Unanet or a similar ERP system is highly preferred.
Government contracting experience, particularly in the defense or intelligence sectors, is strongly desired.
Third party payroll system familiarity required (ADP, Paychex, or iSolved systems).
Experience with Monthly Close procedures and closing Journal Entries required.
Proficiency with Unanet accounting software.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Solid understanding of compliance requirements related to federal contracting, including FAR and DCAA.
Must be able to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion with sensitive financial data.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a cross-functional team.
U.S. Citizenship is required due to the nature of work in the defense and intelligence sectors.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working with Unanet or a similar ERP system is highly preferred.
Government contracting experience, particularly in the defense or intelligence sectors, is strongly desired.

Responsibilities

Support the HR and payroll team to process semi-monthly payroll run for multiple legal entities, for approximately 180 employees.
Process vendor invoices, validate transactions, obtain appropriate approvals, and ensure timely payments. Maintain accurate AP records in compliance with internal policies and government standards.
Post customer payments, reconcile discrepancies, and manage AR aging reports to ensure timely collection and resolution of outstanding receivables.
Generate accurate client invoices in accordance with contract terms and government regulations. Ensure proper documentation and tracking of billable items.
Conduct monthly bank reconciliations, promptly investigating and resolving any discrepancies.
Maintain and reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts, ensuring that all transactions are properly recorded and documented.
Assist in month-end and year-end close processes. Prepare journal entries and help ensure the general ledger reflects accurate financial data.
Ensure all accounting activities are conducted in accordance with federal regulations (FAR, DCAA) and internal controls specific to the government contracting industry.