Senior Accountant (Government Contracting Experience)

Nesco Resource is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to support accounting operations for a client in the Fairfax, VA area. This is a contract to hire opportunity. The position is hybrid with 1-2 days in the office a week.

This role is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting professional with strong general ledger knowledge, full-cycle accounting experience, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

The Senior Accountant will oversee day-to-day accounting activities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and month-end close. This individual will also support inventory and job cost accounting, contract billing, audit preparation, and internal controls while providing guidance and oversight to a Staff Accountant. Experience with Unanet ERP and government contracting is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

General Ledger & Financial Reporting

• Manage day-to-day accounting activities and maintain accurate financial records in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Prepare and post journal entries, reconcile balance sheet accounts, analyze variances, and resolve discrepancies.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Assist with the preparation of financial statements, account analyses, and management reports.

ERP & Contract Accounting

• Maintain and update customer, vendor, and contract records within the ERP system.
• Support contract setup and modifications, job cost accounting, and accurate contract billing.
• Review accounting data and system configurations to identify and resolve discrepancies.

Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable

• Review, code, and process vendor invoices, employee expense reports, and payments.
• Maintain vendor documentation, including IRS Form W-9 records.
• Prepare and process customer invoices and submit billing through applicable government portals and other designated systems.
• Monitor outstanding receivables, investigate billing discrepancies, and respond to vendor and customer inquiries.

Inventory Accounting & Compliance

• Maintain inventory records and perform periodic reconciliations and variance analyses.
• Support physical inventory counts and investigate inventory discrepancies.
• Assist with 1099 reporting, sales tax reporting, and other applicable tax documentation.
• Support internal and external audits, government contract audits, and internal control reviews.
• Maintain accurate supporting documentation and ensure compliance with accounting policies and applicable requirements.

Team Leadership & Process Improvement

• Supervise and provide day-to-day guidance to one Staff Accountant.
• Review accounting work for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to deadlines.
• Coordinate assignments, provide feedback, and support training and professional development.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, strengthen internal controls, and increase efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Three to five years of progressive accounting experience, including general ledger accounting and full-cycle accounting processes.
• At least one year of supervisory, team-lead, or accounting work-review experience.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, financial close procedures, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Hands-on experience with inventory accounting, inventory reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Experience with ERP systems and job cost or project accounting.
• Experience with Unanet ERP is strongly preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including lookup functions, PivotTables, large datasets, reconciliations, and financial analysis.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Experience supporting audits, internal controls, and regulatory compliance is preferred.