Senior Accountant (Government)

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Key Responsibilities

Manage deliverables and ensure they are compliant with company, GAAP, CAS and FAR procedures and compliance Timely prepares, maintains, develops,

Requirements Summary

US Citizenship Required 5+ years of progressive accounting experience with general ledger,

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Responsibilities

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→Manage deliverables and ensure they are compliant with company, GAAP, CAS and FAR procedures and compliance
→Timely prepares, maintains, develops, and interprets monthly financial statements and supplemental reports for senior management
→Applies advanced accounting principles to perform and/or oversee routine and non-routine tasks involving the processing and reconciliation of receivables, billing, payroll, accounts payable, contract revenue calculations, fixed assets, general ledger, preparing financial statements, and supporting compliance initiatives
→Support compliance with ASC 606 by completing calculations to align and support revenue accounting
→Utilizes and optimizes Deltek Costpoint accounting system including planning module/business intelligence system to manage, plan, optimize & record all financial activity for the company
→Supports and assists with all audits including DCAA compliance
→Maintains company balance sheet and ensure cash management and forecasting, including monthly bank account reconciliations
→Manages relationships with staff and auditors & responds timely to requests
→Heavily assists in the development of indirect rate structures, budgets, forecasts, incurred costs submissions, & general ledger
→Serves as a resource to the organization in the resolution of complex issues
→Establishes a regular cadence to review AP/AR/Billing/Payroll/Internal Controls
→Conducts research and analysis of billed and unbilled receivables & revenue recognition calculations
→Identifies potential improvements to existing practices and procedures, collaborates cross functionally to manage change
→Support the preparation of all federal and state tax returns, extensions, and payments
→Conducts special projects as assigned
→Identify revenue generating and cost saving opportunities when necessary

Requirements

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US Citizenship Required
5+ years of progressive accounting experience with general ledger, job costing and GAAP compliance
CPA preferred-Bachelor’s degree in accounting with equivalent combination of education & experience
Experience in banking transactions
Proficiency with Deltek Costpoint Accounting or similar government approved accounting systems
Proficiency across Microsoft Office Suite with advanced Excel skills
Strong problem-solving, analysis aptitude, and consultative approach
Ability to constructively pivot and prioritize based on business needs
Strong oral and written communication skills required – ability to communicate financial analysis to non-financial audience
Ability to operate with a high level of discretion
Strong organization and program management skills

5+ years of experience of accounting within the government and defense industry
MBA is a plus
Ability to maintain effective internal and external business relationships with clients and industry partners
Ability to constructively pivot and prioritize based on business needs

Preferred Austin, TX

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