Senior Accountant

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success in a fast-paced business environment, preferably within a government contracting organization, and possess strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Experience with Deltek Costpoint, ADP Payroll, and advanced Microsoft Excel functionality is highly desired.

This position will be hybrid and require 1-2 days per week on-site.

Responsibilities

• Support weekly timekeeping processes and bi-weekly payroll activities.
• Prepare, review, and process payroll-related accounting transactions and reconciliations.
• Process and reconcile accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts to ensure financial accuracy.
• Analyze expense accruals and prepare associated journal entries.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities.
• Research, analyze, and resolve accounting discrepancies and issues.
• Prepare financial reports, schedules, and supporting documentation as required.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable federal and state regulations.
• Collaborate with internal departments to collect, validate, and reconcile financial information.
• Utilize accounting systems and tools to improve efficiency, accuracy, and reporting capabilities.
• Support audits, special projects, and other accounting assignments as required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5-10 years of progressive accounting experience across multiple accounting functions.
• Demonstrated experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll processing, general ledger maintenance, and account reconciliations.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including formulas, lookups, pivot tables, and reporting tools.
• Working knowledge of payroll practices and payroll-related accounting processes.
• Knowledge of federal and state financial, payroll, and tax regulations.
• Experience preparing journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and month-end close activities.
• Experience with accounting and payroll systems, preferably Deltek Costpoint and ADP.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage large volumes of detailed information while maintaining a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while also collaborating effectively within a team environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience supporting accounting operations within a government contracting environment.
• Experience utilizing Deltek Costpoint for accounting and financial reporting functions.
• Experience processing payroll through ADP.
• Knowledge of DCAA-compliant accounting practices and government contracting requirements.
• Experience using AI-enabled tools to improve accounting workflows, reporting, and operational efficiency.