Accounting Manager — Lead Finance in Government Contracting

Systems Application & Technologies Inc; New Mexico; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Long‑Term Disability

401(k) match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Systems Application & Technologies Inc. is seeking an Accounting Manager to support the MSS program at White Sands Missile Range, NM. The role requires strong accounting leadership, oversight of accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and cost reporting for a government contracting environment.

Applicants should have a Bachelor of Accountancy, 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance. CPA is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Accountancy or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Master of Accountancy or MBA is desired.

Responsibilities

• Leads and mentors accounting staff; prioritizes workloads and staff development.
• Collaborates with Director of Finance and Accounting on technical accounting operations.
• Manages high-volume, fast-paced accounting and finance activities.
• Oversees payroll, AP, AR, invoicing, travel and purchasing functions.
• Ensures integrity of accounting system with contract, project and funding reporting.

Skills

Finance leadership

MS Excel

Communication

Team management

Accounting principles

Education

Bachelor of Accountancy

Master of Accountancy or MBA (desired)

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Job description

Systems Application & Technologies Inc. is seeking an Accounting Manager to support the MSS program at White Sands Missile Range, NM. The role requires strong accounting leadership, oversight of accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and cost reporting for a government contracting environment.

Applicants should have a Bachelor of Accountancy, 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance. CPA is a plus.