Senior Government Contracting Accountant

KIHOMAC, Inc.; Byron (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Wellness Resources

Job summary

KIHOMAC, Inc. is seeking an experienced accounting professional in Byron, GA to support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting and GAAP compliance for government contracting.

You will maintain ledgers, reconcile accounts, and assist with payroll, capital expenditures, debt, and lease schedules under the guidance of the accounting manager. The ideal candidate has 8+ years of relevant experience with strong analytical and communication skills, proficiency in Excel and accounting

Qualifications

• 8+ years of accounting experience with an Associate's Degree.
• 4+ years of experience with a Bachelor's Degree.
• 2+ years of experience with a Master's Degree.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles preferred.
• Experience in DoD contracting and FAR cost principles preferred.
• Experience in cost accounting related to manufacturing preferred.
• Experience in joint and/or federal travel regulations preferred.
• Experience with general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and month-end closing procedures.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting systems.
• QuickBooks Enterprise experience preferred.
• SAGE or CCH Fixed Assets preferred.
• UNANET GovCon highly preferred.
• Experience supporting payroll, tax, and multi-entity accounting.
• Experience in audit & attestation services or internal audit highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting activities
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts and ensure accuracy of financial transactions
• Assist accounting manager with payroll accounting and related reconciliations
• Assist accounting manager with capital expenditure, debt, and lease schedules
• Support federal, state, and local tax compliance activities
• Support DCAA compliance and reporting requirements
• Ensure accounting practices comply with GAAP and government contracting regulations
• Assist with external financial audits and provide requested schedules and documentation
• Perform subcontract reconciliations and support contract closeout activities
• Review and approve employee travel expenses and corporate card transactions for policy and regulatory compliance
• Asist with accounts payable/accounts receivable in conjunction with Finance, as needed
• Support time-and-material administration through labor reconciliations and travel audits
• Collaborate with operations, contracts, personnel, program management, and business development to support business objectives
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency
• Assist accounting manager in completing ad hoc requests
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

GAAP knowledge

DoD contracting

FAR cost principles

Cost accounting

Federal travel regs

General ledger

Account reconciliations

Month-end close

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Accounting systems

Payroll experience

Multi-entity accounting

Audit & attestation

Internal audit

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Master’s degree preferred

CPA or certification progress toward

Tools

QuickBooks Enterprise

SAGE

CCH Fixed Assets

UNANET GovCon

Job description

KIHOMAC, Inc. is seeking an experienced accounting professional in Byron, GA to support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting and GAAP compliance for government contracting.

You will maintain ledgers, reconcile accounts, and assist with payroll, capital expenditures, debt, and lease schedules under the guidance of the accounting manager. The ideal candidate has 8+ years of relevant experience with strong analytical and communication skills, proficiency in Excel and accounting