Accountant, Accounting Manager, Financial Reporting

Location: Bernalillo

Description

The Lead Accountant will oversee the company's full-charge bookkeeping and accounting operations, supervising a team of 3+ accounting FTEs and reporting directly to the Owner. This role supports a national government contractor with approximately 350 employees and requires hands-on expertise in Quick Books Online, including reconciliations, month-end close, and the preparation of accurate financial statements. The Lead Accountant will be responsible for producing a complete set of financials, maintaining strong analytical oversight of Accounts Receivable, and ensuring financial data integrity across multiple projects and locations.

Ideal candidates bring strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of accounting in a government contracting environment, and the ability to both execute and review detailed accounting work. This is a full-time, onsite role, Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm.

Requirements - Proven experience in accounting roles, preferably within a government contracting environment.

- Proficiency in Quick Books Online and familiarity with complex accounting processes.

- Strong knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and journal entries.

- Expertise in performing bank reconciliations and preparing financial statements.

- Ability to lead and supervise a team while maintaining attention to detail.

- Solid understanding of accounting principles and regulatory compliance.

- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to manage financial data across multiple projects.

- Effective communication and leadership skills to collaborate with team members and stakeholders.

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