Senior Accountant Security Clearance

Position: Senior Accountant with Security Clearance
About Us
Venatore is a woman-owned small business headquartered in Tampa, Florida, providing mission-driven technology and professional services to federal defense and civilian agencies. We deliver expertise in information technology, engineering, logistics, and program support to help our clients achieve operational excellence and mission success. About the Job
Venatore is seeking a Senior Accountant to lead the day-to-day execution of the company’s finance and accounting operations. This role performs advanced accounting functions, oversees key transactional processes such as accounts payable and payroll coordination, and leads reconciliation and financial close activities. The Senior Accountant serves as the operational lead for the accounting function, working closely with executive leadership and a fractional Controller to ensure accurate financial operations, strong internal controls, and compliance with government contracting requirements.

This position supports financial reporting, project financial oversight, and operational decision-making in a growing federal contracting environment while helping strengthen systems, automation, and financial insights across the organization. Responsibilities Accounts Payable (AP) Oversight
* Oversee vendor invoice processing to ensure accuracy, proper coding, and compliance with company policies.

* Review Accounts Payable Vouchers (APVs) and supporting documentation prior to posting.

* Monitor the Open AP report and resolve discrepancies or aging items.

* Review vendor setup documentation to ensure proper tax documentation (W-9s) and payment records are maintained.

* Support escalation and resolution of vendor disputes or payment issues.

* Identify and implement process improvements to strengthen AP accuracy and efficiency.
Vendor Payments & Cash Management
* Prepare vendor payment runs, including ACH, check, and wire payments.

* Assist with cash forecasting and monitoring of short-term liquidity needs.

* Ensure appropriate approvals and documentation are maintained for all disbursements.

* Support internal controls and cash management practices related to company bank accounts.
Expense Reporting Oversight
* Review employee expense reports for policy compliance and accurate accounting treatment.

* Resolve complex expense reporting issues and policy exceptions.

* Ensure accurate coding and reconciliation of expense activity to corporate credit card accounts.

* Support updates and improvements to expense reporting processes and employee guidance.
Payroll Oversight & Coordination
* Serve as the primary accounting liaison with the external payroll provider.

* Review payroll registers, deductions, allowances, and adjustments prior to payroll release.

* Review payroll-related journal entries and ensure accurate posting to the general ledger.

* Reconcile payroll reports to general ledger accounts and labor distribution reports.

* Support payroll corrections, retroactive adjustments, and off-cycle payroll activities.

* Monitor payroll-related compliance and internal controls.
Bank & Credit Card Reconciliations
* Perform and review monthly reconciliations of company bank accounts and corporate credit card accounts.

* Investigate complex reconciling items and ensure timely resolution.

* Review and approve correcting journal entries related to cash and credit card activity.

* Maintain reconciliation schedules and documentation supporting financial statements.
Project Accounting & Costpoint Administration
* Administer Deltek Costpoint, including project setup, cost structures, labor categories, and billing configurations.

* Review project cost accumulation, indirect allocations, and revenue recognition for accuracy.

* Prepare and review project financial reporting including burn rate analysis, EAC/ETC updates, and cost variance reviews.

* Partner with Program Managers to ensure accurate labor charging, cost allocation, and project financial reporting.

* Assist leadership with financial analysis of contract performance and project profitability.
Billing & Revenue Support
* Support preparation and review of customer invoices in accordance with contract terms.

* Reconcile billed revenue,…