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BDO USA LLP

Experienced Senior, Outsourced Finance & Accounting

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What they do

An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).

$77,271 / year median in Virginia

-12% projected decline

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Job Description

Job Summary:
The Experienced Senior, Outsourced Finance & Accounting Associate is responsible for performing and overseeing the full cycle general accounting function for Government Contracting clients.
Job Duties:
  • Understands and works on all accounting functions, including general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, fixed assets, cash management, indirect rate calculation, and GovCon project accounting
  • Assists with monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and prepares GAAP-compliant financial statements
  • Supports accurate revenue recognition, contract accounting, and maintenance of accounting policies and procedures in accordance with GovCon regulations
  • Ensures compliance with FAR, CAS, DCAA, and federal contracting regulations while maintaining a DCAA-compliant accounting system
  • Assists with indirect cost structures, provisional billing rates, and forward pricing support
  • Assists with project setup, funding, labor charging, contract modifications, invoicing, cost allocations, profitability, and project closeout
  • Monitors contract funding, financial performance, and project costs to ensure contract compliance and profitability
  • Assists with budgeting, forecasting, indirect rate planning, and financial analysis to support executive decision-making and operational improvements Other duties as required
Supervisory Responsibilities:
  • Serves as a member of the client's consulting group team
  • Provides guidance and support to Associates, as assigned
  • Reviews work prepared by Associates, as assigned
  • Assists in training Associates on how to use current software tools and GovCon methodology
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration, required Experience
  • Three (3) or more years of progressive accounting experience in a government contracting environment, required License(s)/Certification(s)
  • CPA or CPA candidate, preferred Software
  • Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and Word, required
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, required
  • Experience with Deltek Costpoint, Unanet, PROCAS, and other government contractor ERP systems, preferred Language(s)
  • N/A Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Working knowledge of
U.S. GAAP, FAR, CAS, DCAA
requirements, government contract accounting, and indirect rates required
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, specifically business / report writing
  • Strong analytical and basic research skills
  • Solid organizational skills especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
  • Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment
  • Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously
  • Ability to follow and apply specific rules and regulations
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.
National Range:
$80,000
  • $100,000
Maryland Range:
$80,000
  • $100,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range:
$80,000
  • $100,000

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance