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Senior Accountant – GovCon
Terrestris LLCSenior Accountant managing financial health in a government contracting organization. Overseeing accounting operations and leading a team for compliance and strategic financial planning.
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Oversee daily accounting operations, including accounts payable (A/P), accounts receivable (A/R), payroll, and general ledger activities.
- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 2–3 accounting professionals, including workload distribution, performance management, and professional development.
- Review and approve team deliverables to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
- Process payroll using Paylocity and ensure accuracy of employee compensation and benefits data.
- Maintain and manage financial records in QuickBooks Desktop.
- Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual reconciliations of bank and general ledger accounts.
- Prepare and analyze financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow).
- Manage vendor payments via ACH and wire transfers.
- Develop and present financial reports and insights to leadership.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and government contracting requirements.
- Support DCAA, GSA, and IRS audits, including audit readiness and response coordination.
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, including EACs (Estimates at Completion).
- Evaluate and improve internal controls, policies, and accounting processes.
- Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies and financial anomalies.
- Maintain organized financial documentation and audit trails.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Business Development, and Operations.
Requirements
What you’ll need- Authorization to permanently work in the United States without sponsorship.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (or equivalent experience).
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including team leadership or supervisory experience.
- Proven ability to manage and develop a small team (2–3 direct reports).
- Strong proficiency in QuickBooks Desktop and accounting systems.
- In-depth knowledge of GAAP, A/P, A/R, payroll, and reconciliations.
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling (EACs/projections).
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently.
- Experience in Government Contracting (GovCon) environments.
- Familiarity with DCAA compliance and cost accounting standards.
- Experience supporting federal audits and regulatory reporting.
- Prior experience working in cross-functional or multicultural teams.
Benefits
Comp & perks- health, financial, and retirement benefits
- paid leave
- professional development
- tuition assistance
- work-life programs
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Hard Skills & Tools
accounts payableaccounts receivablepayrollgeneral ledgerfinancial statementsreconciliationsbudgetingforecastingfinancial modelinginternal controls
Soft Skills
leadershipmentoringanalytical skillsproblem-solvingdecision-makingcommunication skillstime managementindependencecollaborationperformance management