Senior Accountant

ClearEdge; Maryland; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and education benefit

401(k) match 10%

Health allowance

Technology allowance

Job summary

ClearEdge is seeking a Senior Accountant to oversee financial operations across LLCs and related entities, ensuring GAAP, CAS, and FAR compliance. You will manage intercompany transactions, cost allocations, and reporting needs in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.

The successful candidate will have eight+ years of experience, a BS in Accounting/Finance, experience with Unanet and Paycom, and strong Excel skills. Collaboration with internal teams and external auditors is essential.

Qualifications

• BS in Business, Accounting or Finance from an accredited college or university or equivalent work experience.
• 8+ years of related professional experience.
• Working knowledge of Unanet and Paycom.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) and ability to learn new software.
• Working knowledge of GAAP, CAS, and FAR.
• Experience with multi-entity accounting and 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 FAR/CAS compliance.
• Process accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and billing for contracts across multiple entities.
• Generate and review invoices in line with contract terms.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis for each entity.
• Collaborate with managers to ensure accurate job costing and labor allocation.

Skills

Intercompany transactions

Multi-entity accounting

Financial reporting

GAAP knowledge

Cost allocation

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Business/Accounting/Finance

Tools

Unanet

Paycom

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

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

Please note that the salary information provided is intended as a general guideline. Compensation is determined based on the candidate’s experience and qualifications, as well as applicable market conditions and business considerations.

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.