SENIOR STAFF ACCOUNTANT

East Coast Repair and Fabrication; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Job summary

East Coast Repair and Fabrication, LLC (ECR) is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage general ledger, month-end close, and project accounting in a government contractor environment. The role requires accuracy, GAAP knowledge and Deltek Costpoint experience, with responsibilities spanning AP/AR, payroll, reporting, and audits.

Based in Portsmouth, VA, this position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth in a growing company serving defense and civilian markets.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Accounting or Finance; Deltek Costpoint experience required.
• Proven accounting supervisor or senior accountant experience.
• Strong MS Excel skills (advanced formulas) and data analysis.
• Excellent communication and ability to work independently or in a team.
• Attention to detail and knowledge of GAAP and DCAA.

Responsibilities

• Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable, receivable and payroll.
• Process payroll and resolve payroll issues.
• Prepare accurate accounting reports and month-end closing.
• Analyze financial information and summarize status.
• Support project management by reconciling contract values.
• Assist audits and ensure GAAP compliance.
• Develop and document accounting policies and internal controls.

Skills

Accounting

Analytical skills

Communication

Independent work

Education

BS degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

MS Excel

Job description

At ECR, we consider our employees to be our most valuable asset.

ECR is an expanding company that offers great opportunities for personal career growth to individuals who are committed to lifelong learning and are willing to work hard for a mission that supports the United States of America. Our Company teams up with many of the largest government contractors in the marine and industrial markets, and also leads projects for both defense and civilian interests.

If you are looking for an exciting career with a company where you can advance your skills while receiving fair compensation and a competitive benefits package, then ECR is a good fit for you. Scroll down to see our open positions.

ECR offers our employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance (including coverage for Dependents)
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Senior Accountant responsibilities include reconciling account balances and bank statements, maintaining general ledger and preparing month-end closing procedures in Deltek Costpoint. Senior Accountant duties also include ensuring accuracy and effectiveness in all our accounting tasks.

A successful Senior Accountant combines excellent analytical skills with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles to analyze financial reports and forecasts.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable, receivable and payroll.
• Assists with processing payroll and resolving payroll issues.
• Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results.
• Analyze financial information and summarize financial status.
• Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending.
• Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures.
• Prepares journal entries and maintains supporting documentation.
• Assists with the preparation, verification, and processing of customer invoices, reconciling customer accounts, resolving discrepancies, and entering customer invoices into accounting software.
• Assists with Project management by reconciling contract values and identifying account discrepancies.
• Conducts internal credit card reconciliation when required.
• Accomplishes accounting human resource objectives by selecting, orienting, training, assigning,
• Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process.
• Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule.
• Assist with tax audits and tax returns.
• Assist with internal and external audits to ensure compliance.
• Support month-end and year-end close process
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
• Manage Ad-hoc projects as necessary.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP principles.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS degree in Accounting or Finance. Must have Deltek Costpoint experience.
• Proven accounting supervisor, chief or senior accountant.
• Strong computer skills, MS Excel in particular (managing spreadsheets, creating charts and using advanced formulas).
• Excellent analytical skills to manage large amounts of data.
• Ability to work independently or as a team member.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with employees and maintain a positive working relationship when addressing problems and coming up with solutions.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize work.
• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures
• In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and DCAA Accounting Requirements and Procedures.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift 20 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time.

This is NOT a physically demanding position and may accommodate most physical disabilities. There may be occasional lifting of office materials or files weighing not more than 20 pounds. Physical dexterity may be required when operating calculators, copiers, computers and/or other typical office equipment.

Known Hazards: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

This position works in the office. There is no exposure to hostile environments, loud noises, hazardous chemicals/fumes and airborne particles, smoke, extreme temperatures moving mechanical parts: high, precarious places.

During work-site visits will be required to wear appropriate PPE.