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Experienced Senior Accountant - GovCon (Deltek Costpoint)

Cherry Bekaert, a full-service accounting and advisory firm, is seeking an Experienced Senior Accountant to join the Finance and Accounting Outsourcing Practice as part of its Government Contracting Practice area. This position is critical in supporting multiple clients with all facets of operational accounting (GL, AP, AR, projects, payroll, and reconciliations) to include assisting in the preparation of the monthly financial package (Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss Statement, etc.). On an annual basis, responsibilities include 1099 preparation, assisting with year-end financial statement audit preparation, and tax preparation information support.

Experienced Senior Accountant must be proficient in the use of automated accounting system software and spreadsheet applications, particularly Deltek Costpoint, and have Project Accounting experience. CPA license preferred. Applicant must be US citizen. Highly competitive salary and total compensation package.

Experienced Senior Accountant Responsibilities:

+ Prepares day-to-day and month-end close entries including revenue, payroll, prepaid expenses, unbilled accounts receivable, and accrued liabilities.

+ Prepares complex reconciliations for necessary balance sheet accounts and various other general ledger accounts, as needed.

+ Assists with the month-end and year-end closing process.

+ Develops and maintains an understanding of the accounting operations within each assigned client and obtains a working knowledge of the client’s accounting software.

+ Assists external auditors and tax accountants with preparing schedules, providing explanations of supporting materials and procedures, and preparing additional data.

+ Assists in the preparation of the client’s year-end 1099 submissions.

+ Recommends, designs, and implements department controls and procedures.

+ Communicates with clients on an ongoing basis.

+ Supervisory responsibilities include:

+ Reviews and supervises staff accountant’s monthly work, including but not limited to, journal entries, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.

+ Coaches and mentors Staff Accountants through project management

+ Disburses client requests to team members to manage deadlines

Experienced Senior Accountant Requirements:

+ Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or degree in a related field combined with relevant accounting experience.

+ 3-5 years of accounting experience working with various ERP systems.

+ Proficiency in the use of automated accounting system software and spreadsheet applications, and Deltek Costpoint, specifically with Projects and customer invoicing with different types of governments contracts (e.g., CPFF, T&M, FFP).

+ Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel required).

+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

+ Proactive, adheres to deadlines, responsive to client and management requirements.

+ Extremely detail orientated with strong analytical skills.

+ Good time management and organizational skills.

+ Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

+ Ability to be flexible and work in a fast-paced environment.

+ Strong understanding of Accounting Principles (GAAP) and government contracting regulations (FAR).

+ Demonstrated ability to manage work on multiple engagements with competing schedules and deadlines.

+ Demonstrated ability to successfully collaborate and communicate with other team members to achieve successful results.

+ Advanced understanding of general and subsidiary ledgers and financial statements.

+ Exhibits strong ethics, positive attitude, and calm demeanor under pressure.

+ Ability to be flexible and work in a fast-paced environment

What you can expect from us:

+ Our shared values that foster inclusion and belonging including uncompromising integrity, collaboration, trust, and mutual respect

+ The opportunity to innovate and do work that motivates and engages you

+ A collaborative environment focused on enabling you to further your career growth and continuous professional development

+ Competitive compensation and a total rewards package that focuses on all aspects of your wellbeing

+ Flexibility to do impactful work and the time to enjoy your life outside of work

+ Opportunities to connect and learn from professionals from different backgrounds and with different cultures

Benefits Information:

Cherry Bekaert cares about our people. We offer competitive compensation packages based on performance that recognize the value our people bring to our clients and our Firm. The salary range for this position is included below. Individual salaries within this range are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education, knowledge, skills, and geographic location. In addition, we offer a comprehensive, high-quality benefits program (https://careers.cbh.com/benefits/) which includes annual bonus, medical, dental, and vision care; disability and life insurance; generous Paid Time Off; retirement plans; Paid Care Leave; and other programs that are dedicated to enhancing your personal and work life and providing you and your family with a measure of financial protection.

Pay Range:

Pay From: $103,700 to $134,800

About Cherry Bekaert

Cherry Bekaert, ranked among the largest assurance, tax and advisory firms in the U.S., serves clients across industries in all 50 U.S. states and internationally. For more details, visit https://www.cbh.com/disclosure/

Cherry Bekaert provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. https://careers.cbh.com/legal-disclosures/ contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws.

This role is expected to accept applications for at least five calendar days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Candidates must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States. Cherry Bekaert will not provide work sponsorship for this position.

Cherry Bekaert LLP and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC are members of Allinial Global, an accountancy and business advisory global association. Visit us at  https://careers.cbh.com/ and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

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