
Senior Accountant
Fenix Group, Inc.
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Chantilly • United States
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About the role
- Assist with daily financial operations including payroll processing, accounts payable/receivable, and general ledger management.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, DCAA, FAR, and other federal contracting financial requirements.
- Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes with accuracy and timeliness.
- Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
- Prepare financial statements – P&L, balance sheet and cash flows
- Support internal and external audits, ensuring timely responses and documentation.
- Partner with the CFO, Controller and Head of Accounting to analyze financial performance, identify risks, and provide recommendations for improvement.
- Develop, document, and implement process improvements in financial systems (e.g., Paylocity, Deltek Costpoint, Vestwell, Employee Navigator).
- Assist with treasury activities, forecasting, and reporting.
- Ensure compliance with internal policies and government regulations related to financial operations.
- Provide mentorship and subject matter expertise across the finance and HR/payroll functions as needed.
- Interact with our parent company (Nokia) to handle intercompany reporting, reconciliation and various other matters.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred.
- 5+ years of progressive finance or accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a senior accountant role.
- Strong understanding of GAAP, federal contract compliance, and DCAA regulations.
- Strong PC Skills; Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
- Strong understanding of Deltek Costpoint ERP system.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex reconciliations, payroll integrations, and benefits accounting.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate financial concepts for non-financial stakeholders.
- High level of integrity, attention to detail, and commitment to confidentiality.
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
Benefits
- Company-paid, full coverage inclusive health care (Medical, Dental Vision), for you and your family.
- Life/Disability: Employer-paid life insurance, in addition to short-term and long-term disability.
- 401(k) Retirement Account, 6% employer contribution.
- Professional Development
- Flexible Paid Time Off
- Holidays: 11 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
payroll processingaccounts payableaccounts receivablegeneral ledger managementjournal entriesfinancial statementsreconciliationsforecastingprocess improvementsfinancial analysis
Soft Skills
analytical skillsproblem-solving skillsattention to detailcommunication skillsmentorshipindependenceintegrityorganizational skillscollaborationtime management
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in AccountingBachelor's degree in FinanceCPACMAMBA