Lead AP & Financial Close - Gov Contracting Expert

Invictus International Consulting, LLC; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Invictus International Consulting, LLC seeks a Lead Accountant to own end-to-end A/P and drive close processes within a government contracting context. The role emphasizes accurate invoicing, three-way matching, payments, and robust vendor relations.

The position requires a Bachelor's in accounting/finance, 7+ years of government-facing accounting experience, strong US GAAP knowledge, and ERP proficiency (Unanet, Costpoint). CPA is a plus; TS clearance is desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience in the government contracting industry.
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP and internal control principles.
• CPA certification or active progress toward CPA is a plus.
• Top Secret clearance a plus, but not required.

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

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field

Tools

Unanet

Costpoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Invictus International Consulting, LLC seeks a Lead Accountant to own end-to-end A/P and drive close processes within a government contracting context. The role emphasizes accurate invoicing, three-way matching, payments, and robust vendor relations.

The position requires a Bachelor's in accounting/finance, 7+ years of government-facing accounting experience, strong US GAAP knowledge, and ERP proficiency (Unanet, Costpoint). CPA is a plus; TS clearance is desirable.