Senior Accountant (GovCon)

HRB; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HRB is actively seeking a Senior Accountant with government contracting experience to join the finance team in the Arlington area. The role emphasizes GAAP-compliant financial reporting and audits, offering a primarily remote arrangement with occasional onsite presence in Arlington, VA.

The successful candidate will manage month-end close, reconciliations, and government contract accounting tasks, while collaborating with cross-functional teams on financial and operational matters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA required.
• Experience working in government contracting environment.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience with account reconciliations, month-end close, and general ledger accounting.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating effectively with the broader team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reports.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities.
• Assist with government contract accounting and compliance requirements.
• Ensure accuracy of financial records and adherence to accounting policies.
• Support audits, financial statement preparation, and reporting requirements.
• Analyze accounting data and identify process improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on financial and operational matters.
• Assist with special projects and ad hoc reporting as needed.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication

Independent remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA

Job description

Senior Accountant (Government Contracting) Location: Arlington, VA (Mostly Remote)
Our client is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their growing accounting and finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional with government contracting (GovCon) experience who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys working with complex accounting processes in a dynamic organization. This position offers a primarily remote work arrangement with occasional onsite presence in the Arlington, VA area as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reports
• Support month-end and year-end close activities
• Assist with government contract accounting and compliance requirements
• Ensure accuracy of financial records and adherence to accounting policies
• Support audits, financial statement preparation, and reporting requirements
• Analyze accounting data and identify process improvement opportunities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on financial and operational matters
• Assist with special projects and ad hoc reporting as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA required
• Experience working in a government contracting environment
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting
• Experience with account reconciliations, month-end close, and general ledger accounting
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating effectively with the broader team

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