Accountant

WGS Systems, LLC; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

WGS Systems, LLC in Frederick, MD is seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to join our finance team. This mid-level role handles day-to-day accounting operations, supports financial analysis, and assists with government contract tracking in a GAAP-compliant environment.

You will work with senior management to ensure accurate reporting, maintain GL integrity, and support payroll and regulatory filings. The role offers growth potential and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of progressive accounting experience with GAAP foundations.
• Experience with general ledger management and month-end close processes.
• Proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables) and ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and written/spoken communication skills.
• Familiarity with government contracting environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle daily accounting operations including GL maintenance, AP/AR tracking, and bank reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly journal entries and schedules to support financial statements.
• Support month-end close with timely reconciliations and accurate records.
• Maintain GAAP-compliant financial records and assist cash flow monitoring.
• Assist with payroll, tax filings, and external audits as needed.
• Track government contracts and labor utilization for FAR/CAS/DCAA compliance.

Skills

Excel

General Ledger

GAAP

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Dynamics NAV

Power BI

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Accountant to join our finance team. In this mid-level role, you will handle day-to-day accounting operations, support financial analysis, and assist with government contract financial tracking. You will work closely with senior management to ensure accurate reporting and compliance with GAAP and federal guidelines. This is an individual contributor role with strong growth potential.

WGS is a communications company that provides electronic system solutions to national security challenges. Our expertise includes digital and RF communication technologies, cyber, signals intelligence electronic warfare, multi-domain Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR). We deliver optimized operational performance for systems installed on various types of manned and unmanned (UAS and drone) platforms. We support our veterans.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Operations

• Perform daily accounting functions, including general ledger maintenance, accounts payable processing, accounts receivable tracking, and bank reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly journal entries and supporting schedules to assist with financial statement preparation.
• Support the month-end close process by ensuring timely and accurate account reconciliations.
• Maintain clean financial records in accordance with GAAP.
• Assist with routine cash management and cash flow monitoring.
• Gather documentation and provide support to external auditors during annual financial audits.
• Assist in preparing payroll, sales tax filings, and other required regulatory reports.

Financial Analysis & Support

• Help prepare monthly financial reports and budget-to-actual variance analyses.
• Provide data and tracking support for annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
• Monitor departmental and project expenditures to identify trends or anomalies.
• Maintain financial models, spreadsheets, and routine reports to support management decision‑making.

Government Contract Tracking

• Update financial tracking reports related to government contracts and projects.
• Monitor labor hours and project expenditures to ensure correct allocation and compliance.
• Assist senior team members in ensuring adherence to FAR, CAS, and DCAA requirements.
• Partner with Project Managers to review and update project cost reports and labor utilization data.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2 to 4 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Solid foundational understanding of GAAP.
• Direct experience with general ledger management and month-end close processes.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables).
• Experience using professional accounting ERP systems.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Actively pursuing a CPA or CMA designation.
• 1+ years of experience working within a government contracting environment.
• Familiarity with FAR, CAS, and DCAA guidelines.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV or similar ERP software.
• Exposure to Power BI or comparable reporting tools.

WGS Systems, LLC

7350 Executive Way, Suite A

Frederick, MD 21704

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V.