Sr. Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support a busy accounting team within a defense contracting environment. This long-term contract opportunity is ideal for someone who is detail oriented, can contribute quickly, work independently with limited direction, and help stabilize a high-volume workload. The role will focus on core accounting operations, period-end activities, audit-related support, and revenue recognition matters while maintaining strong compliance standards.

Responsibilities:
• Manage monthly and year-end close activities, ensuring financial records are complete, accurate, and submitted on schedule.
• Prepare and post journal entries, maintain the general ledger, and resolve accounting issues through detailed analysis.
• Perform account, bank, and balance sheet reconciliations while researching and correcting variances promptly.
• Support work-in-progress tracking and apply revenue recognition practices in accordance with ASC 606 requirements.
• Assist with incurred cost audit support by organizing documentation, validating financial data, and responding to accounting-related requests.
• Help the department address backlog by taking ownership of day-to-day accounting tasks with minimal oversight.
• Maintain accurate records and follow established accounting policies and internal compliance standards within a regulated contractor setting.
• Use QuickBooks Enterprise and Microsoft Office tools to analyze data, prepare reports, and improve the efficiency of recurring accounting processes.• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
• At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience in a corporate or government contracting environment.
• Strong hands-on experience with month-end close, general ledger accounting, and journal entry preparation.
• Proven ability to complete account and bank reconciliations with a high level of accuracy.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Enterprise and Microsoft Office applications.
• Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to analyze large data sets and prepare detailed financial schedules.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize competing deadlines, and contribute effectively within a small accounting team.
• Prior experience supporting a defense contractor or working with audit and compliance requirements is strongly preferred.