Senior Accountant, USG Contracts
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Based in the United StatesContractSenior
Salary88,000 - 112,000 USD per year
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Job Details
- Experience
- 9+ years
- Required Skills
- Microsoft ExcelAccountingNetSuite
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
- 9+ years of progressive accounting experience.
- Substantial exposure to U.S. Government contract accounting.
- Strong knowledge of federal contracting requirements, cost principles, invoicing standards, and compliance frameworks.
- Experience supporting research, development, or grant-funded programs strongly preferred.
- Proficiency with ERP systems such as NetSuite (including NetSuite Planning & Budgeting) or similar platforms.
- Familiarity with payroll and timekeeping systems such as Paylocity and ClickTime.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- High level of integrity, accountability, and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Responsibilities
- Prepare monthly U.S. Government (USG) invoices, including reconciliations, labor distribution analysis, and general ledger review.
- Support month-end and year-end close processes by maintaining accurate financial records, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
- Collaborate with Finance, Program Controls, and R&D teams to develop annual budgets, forecasts, and staffing cost projections.
- Maintain financial models and assist with monthly R&D financial reporting.
- Develop and validate labor distribution reports using payroll and timekeeping data.
- Compile and review supporting documentation for USG billing packages.
- Support internal and external audits, including Uniform Guidance and incurred cost submissions.
- Monitor and review timesheet coding accuracy.
- Maintain and enhance accounting structures in NetSuite.
- Identify opportunities to improve, streamline, and automate financial reporting processes.
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