Senior GL Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

This position will handle various accounting duties including month end close, production of financial reports & appropriate analysis, general ledger maintenance, various local tax filings and support data entry for Accounts Payable. This role will support the Controller in financial reporting/analysis.

• Process monthly financial close transactions including assigned balance sheet and income statement account reconciliations, journal entries, and accruals
• Accounts payable support in coordination with Accounts Payable Specialist
• Full cycle payroll processing and labor reconciliations using 3rd party payroll provider, Paylocity
• Prepare month end reconciliations which may include but not limited to various bank accounts, fixed assets, inventory, prepaid expenses, and/or other asset and liability accounts
• Post journal entries as required for asset, liability and income statement accounts
• Assist in providing financial reporting and schedules as requested by management and operations
• Monthly Financial Statement reporting, budget variance analysis and commentary in coordination with the Sr. Program Controller
• Complete various tax filings including sales and use, personal property, excise and gross receipts
• Assist in resolution of tax notices and research as needed
• Provide accounting support for ongoing projects in conjunction with GAAP Compliance
• Assist with documentation for the independent audit and assist the independent auditor as necessary.
• Performs other duties as required

• 5-7+ years prior accounting experience with a federal contractor. Production and manufacturing experience preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Preferred to have experience using Unanet or Deltek Costpoint.
• Advanced computer skills on MS Office, accounting software, and databases.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business from an accredited institution
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Must have attention to detail and sound analytical skills, ability to interpret/communicate financial information.
• Team-oriented & flexible, must be able to work closely with all levels of management.
• Business process improvement focus required to drive deployment of world class processes.
• Must work well under pressure and be good at meeting deadlines.
• A pro-active nature to help embed process improvement and the ability to work closely with other functions are key attributes required for this role.