Senior Accountant

ANSER; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ANSER is seeking a highly motivated Senior Accountant to join their Finance & Accounting team in Arlington, VA. This role is pivotal in managing day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring compliance with GAAP and government contract regulations, and optimizing workflows within Unanet GovCon ERP. The incumbent will work in a collaborative environment with various departments, enhancing processes and maintaining accurate financial reporting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including government contracting.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and FAR/DFARS compliance.
• Experience with monthly close, reconciliations, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting operations including AP, AR, payroll reconciliation.
• Lead and support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare audit support documentation and liaise with external auditors.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Problem-solving ability

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Tools

Unanet GovCon ERP

ADP payroll

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Company Overview

ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.

Company Overview

ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Accountant to join our Finance & Accounting team. This position plays a key role in managing day-to-day accounting operations, supporting month-end close, annual financial audits, ensuring compliance with GAAP and government contract regulations (FAR/DFARS), and optimizing workflows within Unanet GovCon ERP.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting operations, including general ledger, AP, AR, payroll reconciliation, fixed assets, and timekeeping interfaces.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Lead and support month-end and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Maintain and improve internal controls over accounting transactions and compliance.
• Prepare audit support documentation and liaise with external auditors.
• Monitor compliance with indirect rate structures and allocations in Unanet.
• Assist with the preparation of incurred cost submissions and other government reporting.
• Partner with Program Advisory Group, Human Resources, Contracts, and Program Managers to support cross-functional initiatives.
• Assist with processing semi-monthly payroll in ADP.
• Continuously enhance processes, workflows, and Unanet configurations to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Ability to work autonomously and proactively, with a team-oriented mindset
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including government contracting.
• Proficiency in Unanet GovCon ERP.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and FAR/DFARS compliance.
• Demonstrated experience with monthly close, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ADP payroll
• Experience preparing or supporting DCAA audits and incurred cost submissions.
• Prior experience in a mid-size professional services or consulting firm.
  
  

We do not accept unsolicited agency or third-party resumes, and we are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with ANSER, please call 703-416-2000 or e-mail [e-mail]

ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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