Senior Accountant (GovCon)

Cherry Bekaert
  • Arlington, Virginia
  • Remote
  • Autofill and Review
2 days ago

Job Description

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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Numbers & Facts

LocationArlington, Virginia (
Remote
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Skills

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