Senior Corporate Accountant - GovCon

Vibrint; Hanover (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company contribution

11 paid federal holidays

160 hours of paid time off

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Professional development allowance

Job summary

Vibrint is seeking a Senior Corporate Accountant to join our growing finance team in a government contracting environment. You will support day-to-day accounting, ensure financial accuracy, and help maintain compliance within the defense and intelligence sectors.

You’ll handle payroll for ~180 employees, manage AP/AR, and assist month-end close with journal entries, while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Equivalent relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 3-5 years of accounting experience.
• Government contracting experience with FAR/DCAA knowledge is highly desirable.
• Experience with monthly close procedures and journal entries.

Responsibilities

• Semi-Monthly payroll processing for ~180 employees across entities.
• Process vendor invoices and maintain AP records per policy.
• Post customer payments and manage AR aging.
• Generate client invoices per contract terms and regulations.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and balance sheet maintenance.
• Support month-end/year-end close with journal entries.
• Ensure compliance with FAR, DCAA, and internal controls.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organization skills

Education

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

Tools

Unanet

ADP

Paychex

iSolved

Job description

Vibrint is a trusted provider of mission-critical systems and analysis that transform our customers' capacity and capability in harvesting and harnessing data. Working alongside many of the most talented professionals in public service, we work tirelessly to create and sustain new solutions and services that meet the stringent demands across a variety of customer missions.

Our people know they'll be doing work that matters at the heart of the national security mission, exploring new possibilities at the cutting edge of technology. They know they will be well-rewarded and recognized for their commitment. Our people know they will enjoy plentiful opportunities to grow, thrive, and have fun as a member of the Vibrint family.

Join Vibrint, where your career is a priority, and your future is our shared goal.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Senior Corporate Accountant to join our growing finance team. This role supports day-to-day accounting operations and helps ensure financial accuracy and compliance within a government contracting environment, particularly in the defense and intelligence sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Semi-Monthly Payroll: Support the HR and payroll team to process semi-monthly payroll run for multiple legal entities, for approximately 180 employees.
• Accounts Payable (AP): Process vendor invoices, validate transactions, obtain appropriate approvals, and ensure timely payments. Maintain accurate AP records in compliance with internal policies and government standards.
• Accounts Receivable (AR): Post customer payments, reconcile discrepancies, and manage AR aging reports to ensure timely collection and resolution of outstanding receivables.
• Billing and Invoicing: Generate accurate client invoices in accordance with contract terms and government regulations. Ensure proper documentation and tracking of billable items.
• Bank Reconciliations: Conduct monthly bank reconciliations, promptly investigating and resolving any discrepancies.
• Balance Sheet Schedules: Maintain and reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts, ensuring that all transactions are properly recorded and documented.
• General Ledger Support: Assist in month-end and year-end close processes. Prepare journal entries and help ensure the general ledger reflects accurate financial data.
• Compliance: Ensure all accounting activities are conducted in accordance with federal regulations (FAR, DCAA) and internal controls specific to the government contracting industry.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Equivalent relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Experience

• 3-5 years of accounting experience.
• Prior experience working with Unanet or a similar ERP system is highly preferred.
• Government contracting experience, particularly in the defense or intelligence sectors, is strongly desired.
• Third party payroll system familiarity required (ADP, Paychex, or iSolved systems).
• Experience with Monthly Close procedures and closing Journal Entries required.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency with Unanet accounting software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Solid understanding of compliance requirements related to federal contracting, including FAR and DCAA.

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion with sensitive financial data.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a cross-functional team.
• U.S. Citizenship is required due to the nature of work in the defense and intelligence sectors.

The pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Our approach to crafting offers considers various factors to provide an equitable and competitive comprehensive compensation package. These considerations include, but are not limited to, contracted rates, education, certification(s), experience, specific competencies required for this position, and geographic location.

Vibrint's comprehensive compensation package includes but is not limited to: competitive salary; annual merit-based salary increase and discretionary bonus program; 401(k) plan with a company contribution; 11 paid federal holidays; 160 hours of paid time off; medical, dental, vision, life and short- & long-term disability insurance; employee assistance program; and a generous professional development allowance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, family structure, marital status, disability, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by law in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

An equal opportunity employer/disability/vet. Policy-Statement_EEO-EmployeesAndCandidates.pdf (vibrint.com).