Liaisons with the Sector Controller and program accounting personnel
Ensures compliance with accounting policies
Coordinates work during monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles to ensure deadlines are achieved
Reviews journal entries and account reconciliations
Assists with prioritization of work and/or re-distribution when competing deadlines arise
Creates and/or updates process documentation including Sarbanes Oxley narrative documents
Supports internal, external and DCAA audits

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance
12 years of Accounting experience with Bachelor’s and 10 years with Master’s
comprehensive knowledge of GAAP and Sarbanes Oxley requirements
In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience
Experience in the monthly, quarterly, and annual close in a fast-close process with multiple, often competing, deadlines
Experience in a complex ERP environment with additional systems for reporting
Experience with facilitation with internal and external audits
Experience in preparing and reviewing account reconciliations and journal entries
Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations and Cost Accounting Standards is a plus
CPA Certification preferred

Benefits

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

GAAPSarbanes Oxleyaccount reconciliationsjournal entriesmonthly closequarterly closeannual closeERPauditingCost Accounting Standards

Soft Skills

prioritizationcoordinationcompliancecommunicationfacilitationdeadline managementdocumentationorganizational skillsproblem-solvingteam collaboration

Certifications

CPA Certification