Senior Accountant

Job Title:

Senior Accountant

Location:

Hybrid – McLean, VA

Salary Range: $ – $.

Minimum

Clearance Required:

None. Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Public Trust.

General Ledger & Financial Reporting

• Enter financial data and transactions into the general ledger
• Participate in month‑end close activities
• Perform account reconciliations
• Respond to internal and external audit inquiries
• Maintain and improve internal controls and accounting processes

Other Accounting Duties

• Prepare monthly financial statements
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations
• Enter cash receipts
• Oversee outsourced Accounts Payable vendor
• Prepare and submit employee expense reports
• Assist with audit processes
• Troubleshoot Deltek Costpoint system issues and support upgrades

Collaboration

• Provide support to the Controller, Finance Director, auditors, and other accounting/finance professionals as needed

• Bachelor’s (BS) degree in Finance, Business, or Accounting with 2+ years of relevant experience in government contracting (can substitute 5+ years of relevant work experience for degree)
• Must have 3 years of experience with medium-to-large government contracting entities
• Proficiency with Deltek Costpoint and Time & Expense systems
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Paycom Interface, and Cognos/CER
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
• High aptitude for numbers and accuracy
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality of sensitive data

• CPA certification is a plus
• Familiarity with FAR, CAS, DCAA, and government compliance is a plus

Buchanan & Edwards is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.