Senior Accountant

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As a Sr. Accountant you will assist with the day‑to‑day transactional accounting operations of the organization. Reporting to the Manager of Finance & Accounting, in this position, you will primarily engage with the month‑end and year‑end closing processes, reconcile assigned general ledger accounts, review expense reports and ensure all accounting policies of the organization are followed.

• Compiles and analyzes account data to create capital, liability, and asset account entries
• Enters account details to document financial transactions into general ledger and assigned subledgers, such as billing, accounts payable, accounts receivable
• Audits records to substantiate financial transactions
• Prepares and recommends procedures and policies for maintaining accounting controls
• Coordinates various activities and responses for annual audits, new contract awards and annual compliance reporting to various agencies, including SBA, tax agencies, etc.
• Collects and examines account information necessary to reconcile financial discrepancies
• Completes database backups to secure financial information
• Follows internal controls to ensure financial security
• Verifies documentation, requests expenditures, and prepares disbursements for accounts payable and travel expenses
• Researches and interprets accounting regulations and policies to resolve procedural questions
• Advises management on necessary operations to enforce adherence to legal requirements
• Gathers, interprets, and compiles account trends and data to create specialized financial reports
• Ensures client confidentiality by keeping financial information secure
• Reviews and validates monthly transactions entered in all ledgers and subledgers and enters any adjusting entries required
• Manages general ledger and assists month‑end and year‑end close processes
• Performs monthly reconciliations of general ledger account balances, bank statements, and requests corrections for any reconciling items
• Gathers documentation, prepares reports, assists with budgeting, and assists the Finance Director in interpreting complicated financial information for managers, executives, and auditors
• Updates financial system including contracts, billing, projects, accounts payable, and receivables according to customer requirements and reporting associated budget amendments
• Has extensive experience in project invoicing and billing
• Prepares and updates contract and project budgets, financial forecasts, and tax reports
• Generates and distributes invoices and purchase orders to customers
• Reviews contracts and creates new projects for government contracts, subcontractors, vendors, etc.
• Assists with monitoring receivable income and supports project managers with collections
• Performs data entry transactions related to contracts, billing, project, A/P & A/R, travel expenses, etc.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field from an accredited university or college;
  Master’s degree is a plus.
• 5‑7 years of accounting experience, with at least 2‑3 years in a senior accounting role.
• Extensive experience with Deltek software is highly desired.
• Strong understanding of government contracting and compliance requirements.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.

• A competitive compensation package
• Access to company‑provided retirement savings options with matching contributions
• Opportunities for professional growth and continued learning
• Additional perks such as discounts on various services and products

• CORE
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
• Fostering Teamwork and Building Collaborative Relationships
• Ethical Practice
• Balanced Decision Making

This position does not have direct supervisory responsibility, however there are several dotted line relationships for purposes of directing work. This…