Accounting Manager - Government Contracting Leader

Southwest Range Services; New Mexico; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

401(k) match

Flexible Spending Accounts

EAP

Job summary

Southwest Range Services (SRS) is recruiting an Accounting Manager to support the MSS program at White Sands Missile Range. The position is based at SRS headquarters offices within WSMR’s main post area.

The role oversees accounting operations, staff leadership, and collaboration with the Director of Finance and Accounting to ensure timely, accurate financial reporting and compliance for government contracts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in accounting or related field from an accredited institution.
• Master degree (MBA/Accountancy) preferred.
• CPA in good standing with relevant experience preferred.
• Demonstrated understanding of financial accounting practices and principles.
• Experience with government contracting context is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide team leadership, prioritize staff workloads, mentor and develop employees.
• Collaborate with Director of Finance and Accounting on accounting operations.
• Lead high-volume, fast-paced accounting and finance activities.
• Maintain involvement in all disciplines of accounting and finance.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, invoicing, travel and purchasing functions.
• Cross-train to cover critical elements of duties for direct-report staff.
• Ensure integrity of the accounting system, with traceable costs by contract, project, and funding source.
• Monitor contract metrics including fringe benefits and PMO costs.

Skills

MS Excel

Team leadership

Personnel management

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Accountancy / business-related discipline

Master of Accountancy / MBA

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Job description

Southwest Range Services (SRS) is recruiting an Accounting Manager to support the MSS program at White Sands Missile Range. The position is based at SRS headquarters offices within WSMR’s main post area.

The role oversees accounting operations, staff leadership, and collaboration with the Director of Finance and Accounting to ensure timely, accurate financial reporting and compliance for government contracts.