Senior Accountant
$85,000–$90,000 year
HybridHagerstown, Maryland, United States
Job Summary
Conduct full-cycle accounting operations including accounts payable, receivable, general ledger, journal entries, and reconciliations. Review accounting staff work for accuracy, proper coding, and supporting documentation while providing day-to-day guidance and technical assistance. Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities, prepare balance sheet reconciliations, and research discrepancies. Monitor accounts receivable, unbilled balances, and vendor invoices for compliance with contract requirements. Prepare schedules for DCAA, external, and internal audits, and escalate accounting errors or control weaknesses to the Accounting Manager. Collaborate with Contracts, Program Management, and other departments to resolve billing issues. Support ERP implementation, process improvements, and staff training. This role requires a full-time hybrid schedule (three days in office) and may involve occasional travel.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Five plus years' (5+) of progressive accounting experience
- Strong full-cycle accounting and general ledger experience
- Knowledge of GAAP
- Familiarity with FAR, CAS, and DCAA requirements
- Strong reconciliation, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to review work and provide guidance to accounting staff
- Strong Excel and accounting/ERP system skills
- Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills
- Valid Driver's License
- U.S. Citizenship
- Must pass a DOT/FAA regulated drug screening
- Must be available for three days in office with two days of remote work after 90 days of employment
- Must be available for evening and weekend shifts as job duties demand
- Occasional travel (up to 10%) to DST's Southern Pines, NC site or other company locations as required
Desired Qualifications
- government contracting experience
- Experience with government contract billing, direct and indirect costs, labor accounting, and project accounting
- Active CPA license or CPA candidacy
- NetSuite or similar ERP experience
- Prior experience within an aerospace, defense, training contracting environment
- Experience supporting a merger, acquisition, or public-company readiness initiative (S-1/registration statement support, first-year SOX implementation, etc.)
- Familiarity with DFARS business systems requirements (Accounting, Estimating, MMAS, Purchasing)
- Experience preparing for or supporting a Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR)
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