Sr. Accountant

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support complex government contract accounting and billing activities in Dallas, Texas. This role is responsible for producing accurate financial information, overseeing invoicing across multiple contract types, and helping maintain strong compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and reporting, along with the ability to partner effectively with project and operations teams.

Responsibilities:

• Generate and submit client invoices for public sector contracts, including cost-reimbursable, time-and-materials, and fixed-price agreements, while aligning each billing package with contract terms and customer requirements.

• Interpret contract provisions and maintain organized billing records, supporting documentation, and contract-specific reference materials for assigned projects.

• Investigate and resolve invoicing challenges such as rate changes, billing variances, and system-related discrepancies using sound financial analysis and judgment.

• Establish charge codes and project accounting structures for newly awarded work and keep contract billing data current throughout the project lifecycle.

• Oversee recurring accounts receivable and accounts payable activities, including aging reviews and evaluation of subcontractor invoices for accuracy and completeness.

• Prepare and distribute monthly receivables and contract reporting to project leadership and contracts management, including updates on unbilled balances and aged outstanding items.

• Process employee expense reimbursements and prepare financial reports that support operating decisions and overall accounting accuracy.

• Perform ongoing review of the trial balance and general ledger, complete annual reconciliations across key accounts, and assess financial performance at the contract level.

• Assist with statutory financial statement preparation, audit support, and development of reporting metrics that contribute to corporate financial planning and guidance.

• Promote compliance with applicable company policies and federal procurement requirements, and provide training support for new team members when needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in senior-level accounting work, including month-end close, journal entries, and general ledger review.
• Strong background in account reconciliations, bank reconciliations, and preparation of financial reports.
• Experience supporting billing and accounting functions for government or public sector contracts is strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of accounts receivable, accounts payable, and contract-based invoicing practices.
• Ability to analyze contract requirements, identify discrepancies, and resolve complex billing or compliance issues.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate across finance, contracts, project, and operations teams.

Compensation

Based on experience

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