Senior Accountant Security Clearance

Dark Wolf is seeking a full-time Senior Accountant to join our headquarters team.

This position involves meticulous attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to providing excellent customer service. It includes budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and compliance tasks to ensure the successful execution of government contracts.

• Customer invoicing:
  • Reviewing and submitting accurate and timely invoices to clients in accordance with contract terms and requirements.
  • Creating and processing invoices accurately and efficiently based on the products or services provided to clients.
  • Processing payments received from customers, applying payments to the appropriate invoices, and recording transactions in the financial system.
• Project control and contract management:
  • Assisting in the development and maintenance of project budgets and forecasts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with government contract regulations, policies, and procedures.
  • Maintaining accurate and organized financial data and documentation related to government contracts.
  • Collaborating with program managers, contracts, and finance teams to provide financial analysis and related recommendations.
• Financial Reporting:
  • Maintaining internal financial schedules (e.g., depreciation, amortization, prepaids).
  • Completing periodic reconciliations and preparing and posting monthly closing journal entries.
• Providing open and effective communication with customers, answering questions, and addressing financial management-related concerns.

In office support M-F during core hours (9a.m. – 5p.m.)

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• At least 5‑7 years of relevant experience in the DoD or financial sectors
• Experience with government contractor financial reporting and appropriate ERP systems (experience with Unanet preferred)
• Strong analytical skills and keen attention to detail
• Proficiency in financial modeling and analysis tools (Excel, financial software, etc.)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organizational and time‑management abilities
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic government contracting environment
• US Citizenship and ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance

• Unanet experience and/or certifications
• Knowledge of government contract regulations and compliance requirements
• Understanding of cost accounting and indirect rates

This position has remote flexibility but candidates must be based out of the Herndon, VA area with the ability to work in the office three days a week. The salary range for this position is estimated to be between $ and $, commensurate with experience.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer—Minorities, Women, Veterans, Disabled, and other protected categories. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.