Sr. Accountant

Friendsofkerhonkson; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Intrepid Acquisition Holdings, LLC in the United States seeks a Senior Accountant to manage the month-end close, financial reporting, and tax compliance for a defense contracting environment.

The role emphasizes GAAP, FAR/CAS, DCAA compliance, and automation through Excel and Costpoint. You will document workflows, support audits, and collaborate with HR for payroll and tax filings while driving process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• 5–7 years progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years within the defense contractor industry.
• CPA or CPA candidate is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Perform month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare financial reports for management and external stakeholders.
• Identify and lead opportunities to automate workflows and improve accounting processes, internal controls, and efficiencies.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors for federal, state, local, and international filings and tax schedules.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, FAR, CAS, and DCAA requirements.
• Support DCAA audits and other government reviews.
• Document accounting workflows, SOPs, and control narratives for audit readiness.

Skills

GAAP

FAR/CAS

DCAA compliance

Excel

Deltek Costpoint

Payroll accounting

Tax compliance

Internal controls

Automation

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA candidate

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Job description

As the Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for managing the month-end close process, financial reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, payroll accounting, and tax compliance, while ensuring compliance with applicable government regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the defense contractor industry, exceptional analytical skills, and advanced Microsoft Excel expertise. The ideal candidate will also have a strong background in documenting work processes and internal controls, along with a genuine interest in automating workflows and driving continuous process improvement.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements and supporting schedules.Perform month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, balance sheet account reconciliations, and variance analysis.Prepare financial reports for management and external stakeholders.Identify and lead opportunities to automate workflows and improve accounting processes, internal controls, and operational efficiencies.Ensure compliance with GAAP, FAR, CAS, and other government contracting requirements.Support DCAA audits and other government compliance reviews.Document accounting workflows, desk procedures, and internal controls to support audit readiness and knowledge continuity.Prepare supporting documentation, schedules, and work papers for federal, state, local, and international tax filings, including payroll, sales and use, income, and other business tax returns, coordinating with external tax advisors and international tax teams as needed.Ensure compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations and assist with year-end tax reporting.Perform gross-to-net payroll reconciliations, ensuring payroll expenses, taxes, benefits, deductions, and accruals are accurately recorded in the general ledger.Reconcile payroll-related accounts, including wages, payroll taxes, benefits, and employee deductions.Prepare and review payroll journal entries and account reconciliations as part of the month-end close process.Partner with Human Resources and Payroll to resolve payroll discrepancies and ensure accurate and timely payroll processing.EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years within the defense contractor industry.CPA or CPA candidate is a plus.KNOWLEDGE & SKILLSStrong knowledge of GAAP, FAR, CAS, and DCAA compliance requirements.Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.Experience with Deltek Costpoint systems preferred.Experience with payroll accounting, tax compliance, and gross-to-net reconciliations preferred.Experience preparing supporting documentation for state, local, and international tax filings preferred.Experience documenting accounting workflows, desktop procedures, and internal controls (e.g., SOPs, control narratives).Demonstrated interest in automating workflows and driving process improvements using Excel, Costpoint, or other ERP/automation tools.Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively.Intrepid Acquisition Holdings, LLCwww.intrepidgs.comIntrepid Acquisition Holdings, LLC. (IAH), is a leading provider of global-scale logistics, facilities management, and advanced professional and technical services. IAH provides a broad spectrum of services and solutions to U.S. and international government agencies, and organizations. As a world-class leader in providing seasoned program management, IAH leverages and integrates its capabilities to provide safe, innovative, and reliable solutions to meet customers' diverse and complex challenges.Intrepid Acquisition Holdings, LLC. (“IAH” and/or “Company”) and its affiliates, including but not limited to IAP World Services, Inc., Readiness Management Support L.C., JPATS Logistics Services, LLC., and subsidiaries is an EOE, including disability/vets.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.