We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Accountant in our Accounting Department located in Torrey Pines (San Diego, CA).
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Under general supervision with regular review for accuracy, reviews contracts and prepares customer invoices for Cost Reimbursable, Fixed Fee, T&M and Progress Payment contracts in a government contracting (Aerospace/Defense and commercial) environment.
- Records journal entries (revenue, billed and unbilled accounts receivable) and supports other month end close processes.
- Ensures revenue recognition is in compliance with US GAAP and applicable company policies.
- Completes project and account reconciliations.
- Prepares and supports government final and quick close-out invoices.
- Supports government and financial audits.
- Coordinates and participates in the research and analysis of accounting and financial data.
- Compiles data and prepares a variety of highly complex reports. May present findings to professional staff and/or management.
- Provides excellent customer service and works closely with the Contracts and Finance departments.
- Assures Company compliance with Financial Accounting Standards, Cost Accounting Standards, Federal Acquisition Regulations, and disclosed Company practices.
- Recommends improvements and/or changes to processing methods and techniques.
- Contributes to and ensures the accuracy of accounting data, transactions, and reports.
- Ensures accounting files and records are accurate and up to date.
- Performs special projects as assigned.
Job Qualifications:
- Typically requires a bachelor's or master's degree in accounting, finance or related discipline along with eight or more years of progressive experience in accounting with a bachelor's degree or six or more years of experience with a master's degree. Equivalent professional experience may be substituted in lieu of education.
- Billing experience with Cost Reimbursable, Fixed Fee, T&M and Progress Payments in a government contracting environment.
- Records journal entries and supports other month end close processes.
- Must demonstrate an understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), cost accounting standards (CAS), and FAR.
- SAP experience is strongly preferred.
- Ability to identify issues, analyze and interpret data and develop solutions to a variety of complex problems.
- Excellent analytical, verbal and written communication skills to accurately document, report, and present findings
- Must be able to organize, schedule, and coordinate work assignments to meet deadlines.
- Must be customer service focused.
- Knowledge of MS Office and strong working knowledge of Excel.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to work extended hours as required.
Salary:$89,180 - $155,825