Senior Accountant (GovCon)

Cherry BekaertArlington, VirginiaOn-siteFull-timeSenior, 5–8 yearsListed 1 hour ago

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Senior Accountant (Government Contracting)

Location: Arlington, VA (Mostly Remote)

Our client is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their growing accounting and finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional with government contracting (GovCon) experience who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys working with complex accounting processes in a dynamic organization.

This position offers a primarily remote work arrangement with occasional onsite presence in the Arlington, VA area as needed.

Responsibilities

- Prepare and review monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reports

- Support month-end and year-end close activities

- Assist with government contract accounting and compliance requirements

- Ensure accuracy of financial records and adherence to accounting policies

- Support audits, financial statement preparation, and reporting requirements

- Analyze accounting data and identify process improvement opportunities

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on financial and operational matters

- Assist with special projects and ad hoc reporting as needed

Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

- CPA required

- Experience working in a government contracting environment

- Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting

- Experience with account reconciliations, month-end close, and general ledger accounting

- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills

- Ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating effectively with the broader team

If you are a CPA with government contracting experience seeking a mostly remote opportunity with a stable and growing organization, we encourage you to apply.

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