Senior GL Accountant

Description Senior GL Accountant Xcelerate Solutions is seeking a Senior GL Accountant which plays an important role within the Accounting and Finance organization, supporting day-to-day accounting operations, month-end closing, project accounting, compliance, and analysis.  This role contributes to ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data, and supports an efficient, well-controlled accounting function.  The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and experienced in Costpoint and Gov Con accounting practices.  

Come join our award-winning organization and work with some of the most talented and brightest minds in the Gov Con industry.

Location:

McLean, VA, hybrid, 3 days in office. Responsibilities:

Accounting Operations Participate in the revenue recognition process to ensure revenue is recorded accurately, consistently, and in accordance with contractual terms and applicable accounting standards.

Serve as a backup for customer invoicing and AP entry.

Prepare or provide backup support for variance analyses for customer invoices versus forecast.

Review and provide updates on AR aging, including status of payments.

Review PSRs and provide analyses.

Prepare A11 certifications and ATSA reporting.

Adhoc projects as assigned.

Month-End Close & Financial Control Support the month-end close process to meet a 5-day close schedule

Prepare balance sheet reconciliations monthly and journal entries and ensure that all accounts with balances have complete and accurate reconciliations with supporting documentation.

Do weekly subcontractor timesheet checks, to ensure compliance and easier invoicing and accruals.

Review GL in depth as part of the reconciliations.

Ensure proper invoicing process, including tracking funding at the CLIN level.

Support the weekly cash forecast to assist with proactive cash management and planning.

Minimum Requirements 3-5 years of accounting experience in a Gov Con environment with a solid understanding of GAAP, FAR, and CAS.Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.

Strong understanding of project accounting, indirect rate structures, and revenue recognition in a government contracting setting.

Ardent attention to detail, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Deltek Costpoint and ADPPrior experience supporting month-end close in a midsize Gov Con organization.

Ability to work on-site with flexibility for hybrid scheduling

Experience in integrating systems for post-acquisition

Strong analytical skills and proficiency with Excel. About Xcelerate Solutions:

Founded in 2009 and headquartered in McLean, VA, Xcelerate Solutions () is one of America's fastest-growing companies. Xcelerate’s culture is defined by our diversified workforce of dynamic and versatile professionals, supported with growth and development opportunities that contribute to individual and company growth. This strong commitment to our employees has been recognized by our inclusion on the Washington Business Journal’s “50 Best Places to Work” list as well as being a “Great Place to Work” certified company with a 4.6 star, and a 99% CEO approval Glassdoor rating.

Come find out why Xcelerate Solutions is one of the DC Metro top employers!

Xcelerate Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or expression of another protected characteristic. As part of this commitment to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, Xcelerate provides reasonable accommodations if needed because of an applicant's or an employee's disability.

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