Senior Government Contracting Accountant | GAAP, FAR & Payroll Lead

Pueo Business Solutions LLC; Virginia; On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Pueo Business Solutions LLC in McLean, VA is seeking a Senior Accountant to support the accounting team across the full lifecycle, with emphasis on government contracting compliance and accurate financial reporting.

Responsibilities include managing cash flow, payroll processing, month-end close, reconciliations, audits coordination, and developing SOPs, requiring GAAP/FAR knowledge and proficiency with Unanet and advanced Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting/finance.
• Experience with government contracting and audits is preferred.
• US citizen or right to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive support to the accounting team across the accounting lifecycle.
• Manage daily cash flow activities, including bank reconciliations.
• Perform full-cycle Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions.
• Process payroll in compliance with federal, state, and contractual requirements.
• Lead month-end close, reconciliations, and preparation of financial statements.
• Ensure GAAP and FAR compliance; support audits and tax filings.
• Develop, maintain, and improve SOPs for accounting processes.
• Reconcile time and expense entries; onboarding/offboarding in the accounting system.
• Support budget development, forecasting, and monitoring.

Skills

GAAP

FAR compliance

Unanet

Excel

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Unanet

Job description

Pueo Business Solutions LLC in McLean, VA is seeking a Senior Accountant to support the accounting team across the full lifecycle, with emphasis on government contracting compliance and accurate financial reporting.

Responsibilities include managing cash flow, payroll processing, month-end close, reconciliations, audits coordination, and developing SOPs, requiring GAAP/FAR knowledge and proficiency with Unanet and advanced Excel.