Senior Accountant

Analytical Mechanics Associates Inc.; Hampton (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid personal and federal holidays

401(k) matching with immediate vesting

Tuition reimbursement

Short/long term disability plans

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Analytical Mechanics Associates, Inc. (AMA) of Hampton, VA is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our corporate Accounting team. The Senior Accountant handles payroll processing, accounts payable, general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, and month-end close with the Accounting Manager.

The ideal candidate has strong analytical and organizational skills, preferably with government contracting experience, and knowledge of Deltek Costpoint and ADP; advanced Excel is highly desired.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience across multiple functions.
• Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll processing, GL maintenance, and reconciliations.
• Advanced Excel skills (formulas, lookups, pivot tables, reporting).
• Knowledge of payroll regulations and payroll-related accounting processes.
• Familiarity with federal/state regulations and government contracting preferred.
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint and ADP payroll systems.

Responsibilities

• Support payroll processing and bi-weekly payroll activities.
• Process and reconcile accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts for accuracy.
• Analyze expense accruals and prepare journal entries.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities.
• Collaborate with internal departments to collect and reconcile financial information.
• Prepare financial reports and supporting documentation.

Skills

Payroll processing

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

General ledger

Month-end close

Microsoft Excel

Deltek Costpoint

ADP

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

ADP

Job description

Job Description:

Analytical Mechanics Associates, Inc. (AMA) of Hampton, VA is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our corporate Accounting team. The Senior Accountant plays a key role in supporting critical accounting operations including payroll processing, accounts payable, general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the Accounting Manager and accounting staff to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of the Company's financial records and reporting. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success in a fast-paced business environment, preferably within a government contracting organization, and possess strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Experience with Deltek Costpoint, ADP Payroll, and advanced Microsoft Excel functionality is highly desired.

This position will be hybrid and require 1-2 days per week on-site. The salary range is $70,000 - $80,000, depending on experience.

Senior Accountant

The qualified candidate will support day-to-day accounting operations and be responsible for assisting with payroll processing, accounts payable and receivable activities, general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, accrual analysis, journal entries, financial reporting support, and month-end closing processes. The Senior Accountant will work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with accounting policies, payroll regulations, and financial reporting requirements while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support weekly timekeeping processes and bi-weekly payroll activities.


• Prepare, review, and process payroll-related accounting transactions and reconciliations.


• Process and reconcile accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.


• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts to ensure financial accuracy.


• Analyze expense accruals and prepare associated journal entries.


• Assist with month-end, quarter‑end, and year‑end closing activities.


• Research, analyze, and resolve accounting discrepancies and issues.


• Prepare financial reports, schedules, and supporting documentation as required.


• Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable federal and state regulations.


• Collaborate with internal departments to collect, validate, and reconcile financial information.


• Utilize accounting systems and tools to improve efficiency, accuracy, and reporting capabilities.


• Support audits, special projects and other accounting assignments as required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.


• Minimum of 5-10 years of progressive accounting experience across multiple accounting functions.


• Demonstrated experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll processing, general ledger maintenance, and account reconciliations.


• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including formulas, lookups, pivot tables, and reporting tools.


• Working knowledge of payroll practices and payroll related accounting processes.


• Knowledge of federal and state financial, payroll, and tax regulations.


• Experience preparing journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and month end close activities.


• Experience with accounting and payroll systems, preferably Deltek Costpoint and ADP.


• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem solving skills.


• Ability to manage large volumes of detailed information while maintaining a high degree of accuracy.


• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while also collaborating effective within a team environment.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience supporting accounting operations within a government contracting environment.


• Experience utilizing Deltek Costpoint for accounting and financial reporting functions.


• Experience processing payroll through ADP.


• Knowledge of DCAA compliant accounting practices and government contracting requirements.


• Experience using AI-enabled tools add itruled

Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) is proud of our customer relationships, our diverse and dynamic work environment, and our employees' career satisfaction. AMA is a small business with a wide reach; headquartered in Hampton, VA, AMA has operations in Greenbelt, MD; Huntsville, AL; Dallas and Houston, TX; Denver, CO; Mountain View, CA; and Edwards Air Force Base, CA. With over 60 years of experience, AMA specializes in aerospace engineering, science, analytics, information technology, and visualization solutions. AMA combines the best of engineering, science, and mathematics capabilities with the latest in information technologies, visualization, and multimedia to build creative solutions. We offer competitive salaries and a substantial benefits package, including but not limited to paid personal and federally recognized holiday leave, salary deferrals into a 401(k)-matching plan with immediate vesting, tuition reimbursement, short/long term disability plans, and a variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance options.

AMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited under federal, state, or local laws.