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Senior Accountant

Robert Half

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare and post journal entries and maintain general ledger accuracy
  • Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and assist with month-end close
  • Process and manage accounts payable, including invoice review, coding, and payment processing
  • Support semi-monthly payroll processing, including validation, reconciliation, and issue resolution
  • Support accounting for government contract types (FFP, CPFF, T&M) in compliance with FAR
  • Assist with maintaining and improving internal controls and accounting procedures
  • Support external audits and DCAA requests by preparing documentation and schedules
  • Assist with incurred cost submissions and other compliance-related reporting
  • Partner with internal teams to ensure accurate cost tracking and financial data integrity

Required Qualifications

  • 3–6 years of accounting experience
  • Experience with accounts payable, payroll, and general ledger functions
  • Working knowledge of GAAP and familiarity with FAR or government contract accounting
  • Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting systems (Deltek Costpoint preferred)
  • High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Experience working in a small or mid-sized business environment

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
  • CPA or CPA candidate strongly preferred
  • Experience in a government contracting environment
  • Familiarity with Paylocity or similar payroll systems
  • Exposure to DCAA audits or compliance processes

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