Lead Accountant

Invictus International; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Invictus International in Alexandria, VA seeks a Lead Accountant to own end-to-end accounts payable processes and drive the monthly close. The role requires deep A/P expertise, strong vendor management, and adherence to US GAAP. Top Secret clearance preferred but not required.

Responsibilities include payment processing, reconciliations, and close activities, with collaboration across finance and IT to optimize workflows and automate processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience including A/P, financial close, and reconciliations.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and internal controls.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Unanet or Costpoint; advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end A/P processes: invoice receipt, coding, three-way matching, approvals, and entry.
• Prepare weekly check runs, ACH payments, and wire transfers with proper approvals.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve payment discrepancies; maintain vendor relations.
• Monitor A/P aging and cash requirements to support cash flow.
• Maintain audit-ready A/P files, reports, and documentation.
• Assist with Form 1099 filings and vendor tax reporting.

Skills

AP Accounting

General Ledger

Close Process

US GAAP

Excel Advanced

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Unanet

Costpoint

Excel

Job description

Title: Lead Accountant

Location: Alexandria, VA

US Citizenship: Required

Security Clearance: Top Secret preferred

Responsibilities:

• Own the end-to-end A/P process, including invoice receipt, coding, three-way matching (PO, receipt, invoice), approval routing, and timely entry into the accounting system
• Prepare and process weekly check runs, ACH payments, and wire transfers, verifying approvals and vendor payment details prior to disbursement
• Reconcile vendor statements, research and resolve invoice and payment discrepancies, and maintain strong vendor relationships
• Monitor A/P aging and cash requirements, ensuring payments align with terms and support cash flow optimization
• Maintain organized, audit-ready A/P files, reports, and supporting documentation
• Prepare and support annual Form 1099 filings and other vendor tax reporting requirements
• Serve as the internal subject matter expert on the A/P workflow system, supporting and training users as needed
• Own A/P-related close activities, including accruals, subledger-to-general-ledger reconciliations, and cutoff analysis
• Prepare and review journal entries - including accruals, reclassifications, and adjustments supporting the monthly and annual close
• Perform reconciliations of assigned balance sheet accounts (cash, prepaids, accruals, clearing accounts, and similar) and ensure reconciling items are researched and resolved timely
• Analyze account fluctuations and variances, providing clear, well-supported explanations to the Controller and finance leadership
• Support preparation of monthly financial statement packages and supporting schedules
• Prepare schedules and documentation in support of external audit requests
• Identify inefficiencies within A/P and close processes and recommend and implement solutions that increase automation, accuracy, and speed
• Partner with Procurement, FP&A, and IT to streamline procure-to-pay workflows and improve utilization of financial systems
• Develop and maintain desk procedures, close checklists, and process documentation as the organization's finance function scales
• Evaluate and champion the adoption of technology and automation tools to scale AP and accounting operations
• Monitor relevant KPIs and use data trends to drive continuous performance improvement
• Ensure AP and close activities comply with company policy, US GAAP, and internal control standards
• Identify control gaps and recommend and help design mitigating controls
• Maintain appropriate segregation of duties across payment processing and vendor master maintenance
• Support internal control testing and audits, providing complete and accurate documentation to auditors
• Monitor for potential vendor fraud risk and recommend mitigation practices to relevant stakeholders

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• Minimum of 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including A/P, financial close, and account reconciliation
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP and internal control principles
• Proficiency in accounting/ERP systems (e.g., Unanet, Costpoint) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• CPA certification or active progress toward CPA is a plus
• Top Secret clearance a plus, but not required

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled