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Senior Accountant (Government Contractor)

As a Senior Accountant, you will serve as a key player in providing financial oversight and accuracy while navigating the complexities of government contracts. In this role, you will utilize your expertise in payroll and benefits, balance sheet reconciliations, and your experience in the GovCon sector to ensure deadlines are met, processes are optimized, and stakeholders remain confident in the company’s financial positioning.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Government Contracts Expertise: Apply your in-depth knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and the different types of government contracts (Cost-Reimbursement, Fixed-Price, Time & Materials, etc.) to ensure compliance and accuracy in contract financial reporting and accounting practices.

+ Payroll & Benefits Management: Oversee payroll processing activities, administer employee benefits programs, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

+ Balance Sheet Reconciliations: Lead month-end and year-end close processes, preparing accurate and timely reconciliations of balance sheet accounts and ensuring adherence to GAAP.

+ Compliance & Audit Support: Assist in internal and external audits for government contracts, ensuring documentation and records are complete, consistent, and meet regulatory standards.

+ Financial Reporting: Prepare, analyze, and present financial reports, working directly with leadership to support strategic decision-making.

Why Apply?

+ Opportunity to work with a leading government contractor making a difference.

+ Competitive compensation and benefits package.

+ Environment where ethics, compliance, and professional growth are prioritized.

Take the next step in your career today!

If you meet the qualifications and are ready for an exciting opportunity with strong growth potential, apply now! For more information, contact Cesario Brooks, find me on LinkedIn.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, preferably in the government contracting industry.

• Proficiency in balance sheet and bank reconciliations, journal entries, and general ledger management.

• Strong knowledge of payroll processing and benefits administration is a must.

• Familiarity with Deltek GCS Premier and Deltek Costpoint systems.

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and data analysis.

• Thorough understanding of government contract types, including Cost-Reimbursement, Fixed-Price, and Time & Materials.

• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

If you meet the qualifications and are ready for an exciting opportunity with strong growth potential, apply now! For more information, contact Cesario Brooks, find me on LinkedIn.

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