Sr. Accountant

Description We are looking for a highly skilled Sr. Accountant to join our team in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. This Contract to permanent opportunity offers an exciting chance to work in a dynamic environment supporting federal contract billing and accounting operations. In this role, you will play a critical part in ensuring compliance with government invoicing standards and maintaining accurate financial records.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare, review, and process invoices for government contracts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with federal guidelines.
• Assign charges to appropriate contract line items or task orders and differentiate between reimbursable and non-reimbursable expenses.
• Collaborate closely with the Assistant Controller and Controller to support billing cycles and month-end financial activities.
• Conduct detailed account reconciliations and bank reconciliations to maintain financial accuracy.
• Manage journal entries and general ledger updates to support accounting operations.
• Assist in maintaining a paperless, systems-driven workflow for efficient handling of financial data.
• Ensure adherence to compliance-driven invoicing processes and federal regulations.
• Support audits and documentation requirements related to federal contracts.
• Provide insights and recommendations for improving billing and accounting workflows.
• Address any discrepancies or issues related to contract billing promptly. Requirements
• Proven experience in federal contract billing and accounting processes.
• Strong knowledge of month-end close procedures and general ledger management.
• Proficiency in journal entries, account reconciliations, and bank reconciliations.
• High attention to detail and ability to work accurately under compliance-driven requirements.
• Familiarity with government invoicing standards and regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with accounting teams and leadership.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills to handle a growing workload.
• Proficiency in accounting software and paperless systems is highly desirable.

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