Accountant Principal

 For quick consideration Click here to apply Job Summary Provides professional accounting services by preparing, analyzing and processing financial statements, budgets, customer invoices and monthly reports for the company and Strategic Business Unit (SBU).Principle Accountabilities:Applies knowledge of accounting principles to activities associated with maintaining ledger accounts and developing financial statements and reportsUpdates and reviews monthly account reconciliationAssists internal and/or external audit process as requiredEnsures that the internal financial reporting requirements of the company are met Responsibilities May Include:Responsible for the SBUs accounts’ contracts invoices are accurate and reconciled for monthly payment.Responsible for monthly close and adjusting journal entries.Responsible for the follow-up on accounts receivable for the SBU.Point of contract for site and customer support for the financial management organization.Audits SBU and prepares reports on the status of the contract.Conducts studies and submit recommendations for improving the organization’s accounting operation.Serves as a consultant to implement accounting functions during phase-in of a new contract.Knowledge & Skills:Knowledge of accounting that includes spreadsheets and relational data bases program for data processing techniques.Excellent communication and people skills.Knowledge of Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).Knowledge of PeopleSoft preferred.Ability to organize and prioritize multiple work assignments, work with little supervision, and work well under pressure.Management Responsibility:Responsible as the lead for one to three accounting employees.Experience:Typically six (6) years experience in general accounting. Prefer at least two (2) years in government contract accounting experience.Required SkillsEducation:Bachelor’s degree in an associated degree. Two (2) years experience in accounting may be substituted for each year of the four (4) years of college.Equal Opportunity Employer - EOE/M/F/V/D: