Sr. Accountant

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join an organization in a part-time, hybrid contract role with the potential to become permanent. This position serves as a senior-level accounting resource for a small federal contractor, combining hands-on financial management with compliance, reporting, and contract support. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently while partnering with leadership on day-to-day business operations.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee monthly and annual closing activities by recording journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts, and preparing accurate financial statements.
• Administer general ledger activity and perform detailed account and bank reconciliations to maintain reliable financial records.
• Support cost accounting efforts by assigning expenses appropriately and tracking indirect cost pools within a government contracting environment.
• Produce recurring financial reports and management reporting packages for leadership to support planning and operational decisions.
• Strengthen compliance and internal control processes while preparing schedules, analysis, and documentation for external audits and regulatory reviews.
• Coordinate billing, invoicing, cash monitoring, and contract funding oversight to help maintain healthy financial operations.
• Maintain contract budgets and enter new awards, updates, and modifications into internal records and tracking tools.
• Assist with annual tax support, 401(k) administration, payroll backup coverage, timekeeping oversight, and labor-related compliance requirements.
• Contribute to contract administration by helping with drafting, negotiations, renewals, closeout activities, and audit support when needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
• At least 5 years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including senior-level general ledger and close responsibilities.
• Strong background in month-end close, journal entries, account reconciliations, and bank reconciliations.
• Experience working with federal government contracts, government compliance, and governmental accounting practices is preferred.
• Knowledge of financial reporting, cost accounting, and indirect allocation methods within regulated environments.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and the ability to analyze and organize complex financial data effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a proven ability to manage priorities independently.
• Public accounting experience and familiarity with contract budgeting, audits, payroll support, or related compliance activities are a plus.

Compensation

$30.88-$35.75 Hourly

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