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Form of workWho we are:
We are a creative, collaborative, and passionate team of business advisors that love working with amazing Innovation-based companies. We provide an array of accounting, business operations, and fractional-CFO services designed to help our entrepreneurial clients in a few select verticals unleash their potential:
Ø Aerospace & Defense
Ø Life Science & Healthcare
Ø AI, Software & Tech
Ø Creative & Service
We have offices located in beautiful Downtown Boulder, CO on Pearl Street, in the LoDo area of Denver, as well as in sunny San Diego, CA in Sorrento Valley. We also have a presence in the Silicon Valley. Our clients are located throughout the US and Internationally. We do a lot of the things you’d expect a CPA firm to do, but we are so much more - we are a Financial Studio.
We are looking for:
GovCon Accounting Specialist or Business Advisor – GovCon Specialist as we call the role at Richtr- Is an experienced accountant that can demonstrate a depth of knowledge and firsthand experience working with multiple types of government contracts. 3+ years with government contract accounting experience. Knowledge with DoD, NASA, NSF, BARDA, NIH, etc. is required. Strong knowledge and experience working with DCAA, FAR, DFARS, and CAS regulations, and experience with preparing for or participating in a DCAA contract audit. The right candidate will not only be a numbers-oriented person—but is also a leader and an excellent communicator.
What a typical day might be like:
Each day is filled with a variety of tasks from recording and reconciling client transactions to special research projects where you might either be working solo-- championing the completion of a project, or working in coordination with a Business Advisor to achieve a set goal for a client.
The tasks that you will encounter will range between entry level to mid-level accounting and government contract compliance. These tasks include managing electronic streams of data and ensuring they are recorded to the correct locations. Determining if costs are allowable or unallowable, in coordination with a Business Advisor, researching or obtaining support for transactions. You will have opportunities to learn and grow within the team. Most of the work we do is completed on SaaS based technologies and accounting software including QuickBooks Online, Unanet, and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
Your typical day may include the following tasks:
Ø Full cycle accounts payable, accounts receivable & G/L entries for clients with government contracts or grants
Ø Adhering to FAR and CAS regulations
Ø Regular updates of SaaS transactions & sync maintenance
Ø Setup/maintenance of systems and records
Ø Assisting with budgeting and forecasting
Ø Assisting with financial statement preparation
Ø Payroll & payroll tax processing/coordination
Ø Sales tax & other compliance processing/coordination
Some other cool stuff to know:
Ø We are a collaborative and distributed team that readily coordinates through video conferencing.
Ø We are constantly learning and sharing insights and experiences with others on our team - whether we have been with the company for 15+ years or are just starting day one.
Ø We employ a wide variety of integrated SaaS based technologies (Including QBO) while emphasizing both efficient processes.
Ø We are always considering our Client’s Experience (CX) and Outcomes!
This job might be for you if:
Ø You have experience doing the accounting work for companies with government contracts or SBIR grants
Ø You are familiar with DCAA, FAR, and CAS requirements
Ø You are knowledgeable when it comes to defining types of cost, and can help a client understand how to appropriately define their costs according to FAR
Ø You have experience with how to properly bill the government for work completed on a contract
Ø You are knowledgeable with cost accounting
Ø You are familiar with Unanet, Deltek, GovCon365, Jamis or other GovCon accounting systems
Ø You are great with technology and can easily navigate the GovCon and SaaS apps ecosystem
Ø You are extremely proficient with Excel
You might be a really good fit if:
Ø You are great with technology and can easily navigate the GovCon and SaaS apps ecosystem
Ø You are professional and organized and help others achieve the same
Ø You take good notes when needed and ask questions when something is not clear
Ø You are good at keeping a schedule and have good methods to help you manage priorities and deadlines
Ø You are extremely proficient with Excel
Ø You are detail oriented and proofread things that you write or type to make sure they are accurate
Ø You get things done and you take pride in doing things right
The Pay and the Perks:
We offer competitive salaries, a flexible work environment, and great colleagues! Our full benefit package includes health, dental, vision, life AD&D, and long-term & short-term disability coverage. Full-time employees are also eligible for our matching 401(k), PTO, parking, transit pass, and paid holiday time.
Richtr Financial Studio is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for all employees on our team.
We are a creative, fun and passionate team of accountants, financial strategists and business advisors. We have locations in beautiful Downtown Boulder, CO right on Pearl Street as well as in sunny San Diego, CA in La Jolla and Downtown. We also have a presence in the San Francisco Bay Area as well as Denver. We help creative businesses, from branding and marketing agencies to innovative tech companies, understand their worth and unleash their potential. We also do a lot of the things you’d expect a traditional CPA firm to do, but we are so much more, we are a financial studio.
