Sr. Accountant

IMPORTANT: THIS IS A 6 MONTH CONTRACT ASSIGNMENT

OVERVIEW:

Our client is seeking a Senior Accountant with a solid understanding and working knowledge of Government Contracting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and Government Contract Compliance Regulations found in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).

This individual should have a proven record of performing accounting duties at an elevated level. The Senior Accountant is an integral part of the Finance and Accounting team. In addition, they will understand the company operations to ensure that all necessary accounting transactions are created and entered in B ST Enterprise Project and Accounting system on a timely basis.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Senior Accountant is responsible for supporting a range of accounting processes including project and contract master file maintenance, accounts payables, billing, accounts receivables, general ledger, bank reconciliations, payroll, and month/year-end closings. Other duties include:

• Playing a key role in the month-end and year-end closing process.
• Preparing daily and month-end entries including payroll, prepaid expenses, accounts receivable, accrued liabilities and capital asset depreciation and amortization.
• Preparing bank reconciliations, balance sheet accounts and various other general ledger accounts, as needed.
• Preparing payroll/maintain electronic time sheet module.
• Supporting/assisting with annual audits - Financial Statements, Overhead, Workers Comp, DCAA Incurred Costs, and 401(k).

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelors degree in accounting or finance; or the equivalent of five (5) to seven (7) years of relevant experience.
• A solid understanding and working knowledge of government contracting, Overhead Pools, DCAA, and compliance regulations found in the Federal Regulation Requisition (FAR) is required.
• Must have prior experience with accounts payable, payroll experience with ADP
• Must be proficient with Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Adaptive person and able to come in the door running.
• Preference will be given to candidates with ADP, BST, Deltek, Costpoint, or other enterprise accounting software.
• Must be able to work well with others in a team environment.
• Exceptional proficiency and ability to communicate orally and in writing; and Ability to interact with senior management, clients, and outside auditors.