Accountant

Qwaltec; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid health insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

11 paid holidays annually

Employer-paid leave programs

Job summary

Qwaltec, located in Tempe, AZ, is hiring a full-time Accountant to manage daily accounting operations and ensure financial accuracy. The ideal candidate will have 5-8 years of relevant experience in government contracting, a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, and strong technical accounting skills.

The role involves responsibilities such as month-end close, financial reporting, and compliance with GAAP. Benefits include comprehensive health insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Five to eight years of relevant accounting experience in the government contracting industry.
• Knowledge of FAR Part 31 cost principles and the ability to prepare incurred cost submissions.
• U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of the work performed.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations including accounts payable and receivable.
• Perform month-end and year-end close activities in accordance with GAAP.
• Prepare financial reports and analyses for management decision-making.

Skills

Accrual-based accounting

GAAP knowledge

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Unanet

Job description

Accountant

Qwaltec is in the business of making spacecraft operations safe, efficient, and cost effective. We are a woman-owned small business committed to making a difference on and off the planet by demonstrating that the mission, our customers, and our team members matter. Qwaltec provides a great working environment for self-starters looking to learn, innovate, and grow with the company. Our core values guide our hiring and management process and include being a pleasure to work with. Working should bring joy to your life.

Qwaltec has an immediate opening for a full-time Accountant. The Accountant reports to the Controller and supports the company's day-to-day accounting operations, financial accuracy, and compliance in a government contracting environment. We are seeking a detail-oriented accounting professional with experience in government contract accounting, transactional accounting, month-end close, reconciliations, financial reporting, and process discipline. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage recurring deadlines while supporting accurate financial data, internal controls, and effective cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, cash activity, general ledger processing, and journal entries.
• Execute recurring accounting processes and transaction workflows, including invoice and payment processing, customer receipts, account maintenance, and related support activities.
• Perform month-end and year-end close activities, including accruals, reconciliations, account analysis, and review of financial activity in accordance with GAAP, CAS, and company procedures.
• Prepare and support financial reports, schedules, reconciliations, budgets, and analyses for management decision-making, internal review, and external reporting requirements.
• Maintain accounting systems, data integrity, approval workflows, and related documentation to support accurate financial records and effective process controls.
• Support payroll administration, tax compliance, business registrations, and submission of indirect provisional and final rates to the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA).
• Ensure accurate rates are applied to budgets, proposals, and cost allocation, and support the accurate preparation of cost proposals.
• Develop, document, and maintain internal controls, standard procedures, and desk guides to promote consistency, compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Provide financial oversight of contracts by monitoring funding, supporting Limitation of Funds notifications, and participating in regular financial reviews with the Contracts Manager.
• Perform other related duties as assigned in support of the accounting and finance function.

Requirements:

• Five to eight years of relevant accounting experience in the government contracting industry.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Strong knowledge of accrual-based accounting, GAAP, government contracting, and cost accounting principles, including working knowledge of DCAA, FAR, and DFARS requirements.
• Knowledge of FAR Part 31 cost principles and the ability to prepare incurred cost submissions and other required contract-related financial reports.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and external parties, including auditors, advisors, and government customer representatives.
• Strong organizational, time management, and follow-through skills, with a high degree of initiative and accountability.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of the work performed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA and/or MBA preferred.
• Experience with Unanet is preferred.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, Qwaltec is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. For more information, visit qwaltec.com.

Benefits

Qwaltec offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and professional growth of our employees.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Qwaltec provides 100% employer-paid health insurance for employees, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. A High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Spending Account (HSA) is available for those who elect to enroll.
• Income Protection Benefits: Employer-paid life insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability coverage, are provided at no cost to the employee.
• Retirement Savings: Qwaltec offers a 401(k)-retirement plan with an employer match of up to 5%.
• Paid Time Off and Holidays: Employees receive 11 paid holidays, including three floating holidays that may be used throughout the year.
• Employer-Paid Leave Programs: Qwaltec provides 100% employer-paid military leave, bereavement leave, jury duty leave, and parental leave.
• Employee Assistance & Work-Life Support: Employees have access to a robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential support services and work-life resources.