Senior Government Contract Accountant

TerraPower.•Bellevue, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

TerraPower is a nuclear technology company focused on developing affordable, secure, and environmentally friendly nuclear energy and medical isotopes. The company aims to raise global living standards through innovation in nuclear power and related sciences. TerraPower is seeking highly motivated professionals interested in advanced nuclear reactor research and development, influencing the nuclear power landscape, and contributing to the production of medical isotopes. TerraPower is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in hiring.

Requirements

BS degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant business experience.
Minimum of 3 to 7 years of experience in an accounting or finance environment.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to additional financial and accounting systems (e.g., Concur, Oracle).
Experience with Concur is a must.
Knowledge of direct and indirect costs, including the identification of allowable and unallowable expenses, particularly related to travel compliance.
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a strong commitment to accuracy.
Demonstrate ownership and accountability, with the ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Ability to quickly learn new information, systems, and technologies.
Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with operations teams and non-accounting stakeholders while managing complex accounting, project, and organizational codes.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify, analyze, and resolve issues in a timely manner.
Proven ability to prioritize tasks, plan work activities, and manage deadlines effectively.
Team-oriented mindset with the ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional, multidisciplinary environment.
High level of integrity, trust, and professionalism, with a commitment to open communication, mutual respect, and fostering a collaborative team culture.

Nice To Haves

User experience in Oracle.
Working knowledge of government grants and/or government contracts.
Public company experience and familiarity with related accounting processes are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Review internal travel expense reports in Concur to ensure compliance with FAR regulations and company travel policies.
Review Accounts Payable invoices for accuracy, proper documentation, and compliance with contractual requirements.
Review travel expenses submitted by subrecipients to ensure compliance with FAR and applicable travel policies.
Ensure proper GL, department, and project/billable coding for all expenses.
Extract, review, and compile supporting documentation (e.g., travel receipts, subcontractor invoices, purchase orders, and expense reports) required to support government invoices.
Assist in the preparation, validation, and issuance of government invoices in accordance with contract terms and FAR compliance requirements.
Identify and flag unallowable costs in accordance with government regulations and contractual terms.
Monitor Accounts Receivable aging and ensure collections remain current.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve billing discrepancies and payment issues.
Support month-end close activities, including general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and journal entry preparation/posting.
Assist with monthly and quarterly internal and external financial reporting.
Contribute to the development and improvement of policies and procedures to enhance operational efficiency.
Perform moderately complex accounting analysis, categorize financial data for reporting, and ensure documentation is audit ready.
Apply knowledge of government accounting policies and procedures when responding to written and verbal inquiries from stakeholders.
Support internal and external audits, including preparation and review of documentation related to allowable and unallowable costs.