Senior Accountant

ClearEdge; Jessup (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$10k training & education benefit

10% 401(k) match

Annual health and technology allowance

Job summary

ClearEdge is seeking a Senior Accountant to support the financial operations of a growing federal contracting company with multiple LLCs and dynamic activities. You will ensure accuracy and GAAP-compliant consolidation across entities.

The role requires at least eight years of experience, knowledge of Unanet and Paycom, and strong Excel skills. You will manage journal entries, cost allocations, and intercompany transactions while partnering with managers.

Qualifications

• A BS in Business, Accounting or Finance from an accredited college or university or equivalent work experience is required.
• A minimum of eight (8) years of related professional experience is required.
• Working knowledge of systems including Unanet and Paycom.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and ability to learn additional software.
• Working knowledge of GAAP, CAS, and FAR.
• Experience with multi-entity accounting & financials.

Responsibilities

• Completing and reviewing full-charge bookkeeping and accounting functions across LLCs and related entities
• Reconcile intercompany transactions and ensure accurate consolidation of financials
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and month-end adjustments across multiple entities
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Manage indirect cost rate development (fringe, overhead, G&A) and ensure compliance with FAR and CAS
• Process accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and billing for various contracts
• Generate and review invoices in compliance with contract terms
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis for each entity
• Collaborate with managers to ensure accurate job costing and labor allocation
• Assisting in payroll acts as needed

Skills

Intercompany accounting

Financial reporting

Journal entries & month-end close

Communication

GAAP knowledge

Education

BS in Business/Accounting or Finance

Tools

Unanet

Paycom

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join ClearEdge and become part of a collaborative team that supports some of the DoD’s most critical technical missions. Our corporate professionals play a vital role in enabling our engineers, customers, and partners to succeed by providing operational excellence, strategic support, and innovative business solutions across the organization. ClearEdge offers an extremely competitive benefits package—including a $10k annual training and education benefit, a 10% 401(k) contribution fully vested on day one, and annual health and technology allowances. Learn more at www.clearedgeit.com/careers/

Your Mission:

Join ClearEdge as a Senior Accountant where you will support the financial operations of a growing federal contracting company with multiple LLCs and dynamic business activities. This role ensures accuracy and compliance across all entities, maintaining financial integrity in alignment with GAAP, FAR, and DCAA requirements. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and can manage complex intercompany transactions, cost allocations, and reporting needs across multiple business units.

You will excel in this role if you are:

• A person who enjoys working as a member in a small team
• Self-motivated and independent with a desire to build new skills as use their knowledge to further grow with the company
• Skilled in accounting system implementation, audits, and content management
• Organized and able to communicate with internal and external parties
• Experienced with accounting standards and complex intercompany transactions

A day in the life:

• Completing and reviewing full-charge bookkeeping and accounting functions across LLCs and related entities
• Reconcile intercompany transactions and ensure accurate consolidation of financials
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and month-end adjustments across multiple entities
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Manage indirect cost rate development (fringe, overhead, G&A) and ensure compliance with FAR and CAS
• Process accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and billing for various federal/commercial contracts, across multiple entities
• Generate and review invoices in compliance with contract terms
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis for each entity
• Collaborate with managers to ensure accurate job costing and labor allocation
• Assisting in payroll actives as needed

What we are expecting from you:

• A Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business, Accounting or Finance from an accredited college or university or equivalent work experience is required
• A minimum of eight (8) years of related professional experience is required
• A working knowledge of systems including Unanet and Paycom
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and ability to learn additional company selected software with ability to adapt to changing software
• Working knowledge of GAAP, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
• Experience with multi-entity accounting & financials

Nice to have:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification or in progress certification
• Microsoft Office Specialist certification in Excel

ClearEdge is an established small business that values its employees and is committed to providing an environment where individuals can succeed and grow. We believe in developing our people, promoting from within, and fostering long-term career growth across the organization.

Our Core Values—Honesty, Integrity, Loyalty, Fairness, Respect, Responsibility, and Accountability—guide everything we do. These principles shape our culture, inform our decisions, and drive our commitment to excellence in support of our customers and partners.

ClearEdge is an equal opportunity employer.