Senior Accountant

• Perform and review full-cycle accounting activities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, journal entries, accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, cash activity, and account reconciliations
• Review accounting staff work for accuracy, coding, approvals, and supporting documentation
• Provide day-to-day guidance and technical assistance to accounting staff and coordinate workloads and deadlines
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and research discrepancies
• Review transactions for contract, project, general ledger, and direct/indirect cost classification
• Review labor distributions and timekeeping records for proper contract/project and indirect charging
• Assist with monitoring indirect cost pools, allocation bases, and indirect rates
• Review customer billings and supporting documentation for accuracy and contract compliance
• Monitor accounts receivable and unbilled balances and help resolve discrepancies
• Review vendor invoices, purchase orders, expense reports, and other transactions for proper accounting treatment
• Support vendor compliance documentation, including W-9 and 1099 requirements
• Maintain organized accounting records and audit trails
• Prepare schedules and documentation for DCAA, external, internal, and other audits
• Identify accounting errors, control weaknesses, compliance concerns, or unusual transactions and
  ** escalate
  * * them to the Accounting Manager
• Assist with ERP/accounting system implementation, process improvements, and staff training
• Collaborate with Contracts, Program Management, Purchasing, Payroll, and other departments to resolve accounting and billing issues
• Perform other accounting duties and special projects assigned by the Accounting Manager

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Five plus years' (5+) of progressive accounting experience
• Strong full-cycle accounting and general ledger experience
• Knowledge of GAAP and familiarity with FAR, CAS, and DCAA requirements
• Experience with government contract billing, direct and indirect costs, labor accounting, and project accounting preferred
• Strong reconciliation, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to review work and provide guidance to accounting staff
• Strong Excel and accounting/ERP system skills
• Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills
• Active CPA license or CPA candidacy preferred
• Net Suite or similar ERP experience preferred
• Prior aerospace, defense, or training contracting experience preferred
• Experience supporting a merger, acquisition, or public-company readiness initiative preferred
• Familiarity with DFARS business systems requirements preferred
• Experience preparing for or supporting a Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) preferred
• Valid Driver's License
• U.S. Citizenship required to obtain/maintain a United States Security Clearance
• Must pass a DOT/FAA regulated drug screening
• Primarily Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with a one-hour unpaid lunch; evening and weekend shifts may be required as duties demand
• Occasional travel up to 10% to DST's Southern Pines, NC site or other company locations

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in full-cycle accounting, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger management, while ensuring compliance with GAAP and government contracting regulations. Proficient in financial analysis, reconciliation, and ERP system implementation, with strong leadership and communication skills to guide accounting staff effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Full-Cycle Accounting
• GAAP Knowledge
• ERP System Experience
• Strong Reconciliation Skills
• Active CPA License

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• General Ledger
• Journal Entries
• Accruals
• Fixed Assets
• Cash Activity
• Account Reconciliations
• Financial Analysis
• Contract Accounting

Soft Skills

• Leadership
• Communication
• Organizational Skills
• Problem-Solving
• Analytical Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• CPA License
• CPA Candidacy

Industry Keywords

• Government Contract Billing
• DCAA Requirements
• FAR
• CAS
• DFARS
• Aerospace
• Defense
• Contractor Purchasing System Review
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Public-Company Readiness

Tools & Technologies

• Net Suite
• Accounting Software
• ERP Systems
• Excel