Job Summary

Manages all aspects of accounting function including accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, general ledger, fixed assets, project accounting, period closing activities, financial statement preparation, purchasing and data analysis. Serves as the key steward of the internal control environment and ensures compliance with all established policies (i.e., timekeeping, travel, and purchasing), rules, regulations, and agreements. Ensures that department processes and procedures are appropriately documented and followed. Demonstrates knowledge of financial accounting systems, business processes and reporting tools. Communicates with the VP of Finance regularly regarding matters of policy and process procedures. Supports other functional areas as directed and other duties as assigned. This position is remote and reports to the VP of Finance as part of the Finance Department Team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Help plan and organize, and direct the activities of all accounting functions: accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, fixed assets, project accounting, purchasing and cash management.
• Formulates and implements accounting policies and procedures in close coordination with the VP of Finance.
• Ensures that said policies and procedures are communicated and adhered to by employees, vendors, and customers.
• Implements internal controls and documentation procedures.
• Performs and documents period closing (month and year end) activities in accordance with GAAP.
• Analyzes financial statements and related information for the guidance of management.
• Identifies weaknesses in the company’s financial structure and internal controls and recommends remedial action where necessary.
• Participates in developing contract budgets.
• Ensures timely submittal of all invoices and government-required financial reporting (i.e., indirect cost rate proposal and provisional rate proposals) in accordance with contractual requirements, federal acquisition regulations (FAR), and cost accounting standards (CAS).
• Ensures costs follow contract terms and conditions.
• Provides advice and counsel to management as requested.
• Recommends modifications to existing financial programs when needed.
• Trains management and employees on various accounting policies and procedures as needed.
• Remains informed of economic, business, and government trends and regulations, and new accounting/financial concepts, techniques, and principles.
• Performs special assignments and duties as needed.
• Participates in CQI/ISO activities as required.
• Maintain the financial accounting systems, business processes, and reporting tools.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Detail oriented with excellent analytic and problem-solving skills.
• Effective oral and written communications skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment and support team decisions.
• Must be able to work independently with little supervision.

Education, Experience, & Licensing Requirements

• Education: BS or BA in accounting or relevant experience required. Certified Public Accountant or MBA preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of five (5) years accounting experience with progressively increasing levels of responsibility. Strong understanding of general accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Cost accounting and federal/state experience required. Experience with major government procurements requiring full cost and pricing data or equivalent. Experience with Indirect cost rate submission, FAR, and CAS. Expertise in automated accounting system. Unanet experience is preferred. Ability to generate advanced reporting functions of accounting programs. Advanced level experience with Excel. Minimum of three years accounting supervisory experience preferred. Experience in supervising and coaching staff is desirable.
• Licensure: A CPA is highly preferrable but not required.

Travel Requirements

Employee will work remotely from a home-based office. Approximately 25% travel required.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employee will constantly communicate with others regarding employment-related information or instruction and must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. This role requires constant use of standard office equipment such as computers and telephones to receive and share information. Employee must be able to read and interpret information displayed on a computer screen. Employee must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time. This role occasionally requires the employee to lift light objects up to 25 pounds.