Senior Accountant

Quantum Leap Research, LLC; Virginia; On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Educational assistance

Insurance premium subsidy

Paid time off

Job summary

Quantum Leap Research, LLC is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage complex accounting functions, including general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, month-end close, financial reporting, and audit support, ensuring GAAP compliance.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of accounting experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to collaborate across Tyson’s Corner/Vienna and Leesburg locations in Virginia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• Minimum 8 years in accounting/finance.
• CPA certification required.
• US Citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze financial information to record transactions and produce reports.
• Record to general ledger, including reconciliations and journal entries.
• Complete monthly closings and maintain general ledger accuracy.
• Assist with financial statement preparation and external audits.
• Investigate audit findings and ensure GAAP compliance.
• Document processes and identify opportunities for improvement.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cross-location collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA certification

Job description

Job Description

Quantum Leap is the leading technology services company focused on providing operationally focused solutions for select clientele within the United States Government (USG). Quantum Leap was founded by a team of technologists and engineers to focus exclusively on advancing USG interests against the Nation’s threats in an age of Strategic (Great Power) Competition.

We have built a highly collaborative workforce dedicated to countering those threats in an environment designed for success. This an entrepreneurial, fast-growing company, where the right candidate can join and really make a difference.

We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join our team. This person be responsible for managing complex accounting functions, including general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, month-end close, financial reporting, and audit support while ensuring compliance with GAAP and maintaining accurate, auditable financial records. The ideal candidate has at least five years of accounting experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to collaborate across multiple locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply comprehensive knowledge of accounting principles, concepts, practices, and standards in performing complex duties related to preparing and analyzing financial information to record transactions, prepare reports and review and verify for accuracy.


• Compile, review, analyze and record financial information to the general ledger, including reconciliation, journal entries, fixed assets, etc.


• Complete monthly closings general ledger and account maintenance.


• Maintains and balances subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, and reconciling transactions and resolving discrepancies to ensure general ledger account information is accurate, consistent, traceable, and auditable.


• Manage and record and review transactions in a timely and accurate manner.


• Assist with financial statement preparation for monthly, quarterly and annual reporting.


• Assisting with external annual audit by analyzing and scheduling general ledger accounts and providing information for auditors.


• Investigating and resolving audit findings, account discrepancies and issues of non-compliance


• Ensure compliance with GAAP principles


• Observe and document processes and procedures related to all aspects of accounting and operations functions; as well as provide input on areas for improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field


• A minimum of 8 years in accounting/finance


• CPA required


• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail


• Strong communication skills


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills


• Successful candidates will be based in either our Tyson’s Corner/Vienna, and Leesburg, Virginia office and attend occasional meetings in the other location.


• Must be a US Citizen and have the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Compensation and Benefits

We seek the best-and-brightest professionals at all levels so offer highly competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package. Company-sponsored benefits include: 6% 401(k) company match with immediate vesting, educational assistance up to $7,000 per year, 100% insurance premium subsidy for employees (75% for dependents), Anthem medical, Guardian dental, life and disability coverage, 3 weeks’ vacation, 2 weeks sick leave, and 11 holidays.

Quantum Leap is an Equal Opportunity Employer

www.ql-research.com

Company Description

Quantum Leap is the leading technology services company focused on providing operationally focused solutions for select clientele within the United States Government (USG). Quantum Leap was founded by a team of technologists and engineers to focus exclusively on advancing USG interests against the Nation’s threats in an age of Strategic (Great Power) Competition.

We have built a highly collaborative workforce dedicated to countering those threats in an environment designed for success. This an entrepreneurial, fast-growing company, where the right candidate can join and really make a difference.