Senior General Ledger & AP Associate – Costpoint

EY; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

EY in the United States seeks a General Ledger / Accounts Payable Senior Associate to support daily GL and AP operations, prepare journal entries and reconciliations, and assist with month‑end close. You will promote compliance with GAAP, FAR, CAS and EY policies while collaborating with cross‑functional finance teams.

The role requires 4–6 years of government contracting experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to obtain a security clearance; Costpoint experience is essential for system

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 4–6 years of related accounting experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Deltek Costpoint required; experience with government contracting.
• Proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables and lookups.

Responsibilities

• Support day‑to‑day general ledger operations and accounts payable.
• Prepare and review journal entries and reconciliations.
• Assist with period‑end close activities and audits.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, FAR, CAS and EY policies.
• Collaborate with finance teams to ensure timely financial reporting.
• Participate in testing and implementation of Costpoint enhancements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Collaborative

Communication

Ownership and prioritization

Government contracting experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Equivalent professional experience

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

EY in the United States seeks a General Ledger / Accounts Payable Senior Associate to support daily GL and AP operations, prepare journal entries and reconciliations, and assist with month‑end close. You will promote compliance with GAAP, FAR, CAS and EY policies while collaborating with cross‑functional finance teams.

The role requires 4–6 years of government contracting experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to obtain a security clearance; Costpoint experience is essential for system