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Description

My client is a federal contractor seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join their team. This role is ideal for an experienced accounting detail oriented interested in contributing to national security by ensuring the financial integrity and compliance of their operations in a multi-location environment. The Senior Accountant will work on a range of complex accounting tasks while maintaining compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and supporting the organization’s strategic goals. Primary

Responsibilities:

+ Technical Accounting Expertise: Apply comprehensive knowledge of accounting principles, concepts, practices, and standards to perform duties related to preparing and analyzing financial information to record transactions, create financial reports, and verify data for accuracy. General Ledger Oversight: Manage financial data, including compiling, reviewing, analyzing, and recording in the general ledger (e.g., reconciliation, journal entries, fixed assets).

+ Month-End Close: Complete monthly closings, maintain the general ledger, and ensure account accuracy through subsidiary account reconciliation and discrepancy resolution.

+ Audit Support: Assist with external audits by analyzing general ledger accounts, preparing schedules, and addressing auditor inquiries. Investigate and resolve audit findings, account discrepancies, and issues of non-compliance.

+ Financial Statements: Support financial statement preparation for monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting.

+ Compliance: Ensure compliance with GAAP principles and other relevant financial regulations.

+ Process Improvement: Observe and document processes/procedures related to accounting and operations, providing actionable input for improvements when necessary.

Requirements

+ Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required.

+ Experience: 5+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, preferably in a defense contractor environment.

+ Pre-requisite: Previous experience within a public accounting firm

+ Certifications: CPA preferred

+ Skill Set: High degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and analytical/problem-solving abilities. Proficiency with Excel and ERP software. Advanced skills highly desirable. Strong communication skills for liaison between finance, operations, and auditing teams.

+ Work Authorization: Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

+ Preferred Skills: Knowledge of government contracting processes and compliance requirements. Familiarity with AI-based accounting platforms or emerging financial technologies. Ability to mentor entry level team members or participate in employee upskilling initiatives. All interested candidates in the Accounting Manager role please respond to Ty Smith via LinkedIn.

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