Senior Accountant

Are you an extremely organized and experienced accounting/finance professional with confidence assisting clients in a consultative approach and passionate about customer service? Do you have strong government contracting experience and understanding of compliance? If you are an effective communicator and self-starter with the ability to multi-task, problem-solve, and take initiative, this may be the role for you! CAVU Advisors is an accounting outsourcing and strategic financial consulting firm whose mission is to deliver high value to their clients. Founded in the technology-rich Washington, D.C. area by former business owners and executives with real-world experience in growing and selling businesses, we apply innovative and proven methods to increase the value of our client's organizations in a cost-effective manner. We provide our clients with the level of care, energy, and commitment required to meet their business objectives and maximize their market value. Senior Accountant Responsibilities: Maintains complete control of the balance sheet General ledger account reconciliations at an advanced level Monitors cash flow in accordance with client needs Creates job cost and contract reporting for Government contracts Responsible for timing and quality of closing process/cycle; prepares complex financial reporting Prepares and reviews monthly financials and reporting packages to include forecast schedules and dashboards Conducts research & analysis; billed and unbilled receivable analysis and revenue recognition Develops and manages indirect rate structures, assists with the preparation of budgets, forecasts, incurred cost submissions, and other duties as required; handles inquiries and information requests Serves as a resource to others in the resolution of complex problems Supports assigned clients with cost-effective, accurate, and compliant accounting services at an advanced level Manages relationships with clients and auditors Tasking and deliverables handled with little to no direct supervision Able to support, mentor, and train junior accountants Qualifications: 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience required Proficiency with general ledger, job costing, GAAP compliance a must Strong understanding of Government contracting including compliance with the FAR, DCAA Compliance, and indirect rates; knowledge of Unanet and Quickbooks desired Highly organized. Tedious about record-keeping, file organization, etc.; able to handle competing deliverables with various levels of complexity Excellent communication and customer service skills Demonstrated ability to manage projects within cost and schedule; ability to manage and ensure the quality of work of support staff Travel to customer locations required for customers within the local area Extremely computer literate, strong MS Excel, and MS Word skills are a must. Experience with Office365 is a plus Strong problem-solving aptitude required; must be able to analyze client needs & leverage accounting systems effectively to create value to customers Must be able to isolate issues and define problems clearly and articulate solutions in a clear, concise, and consultative manner A motivated self-starter with ability to multi-task, problem solve, and take initiative Bachelor's degree in accounting desired US Citizenship required to be eligible for security clearance to support cleared clients This position is a hybrid role, with an office located in Columbia, MD. We value our team members and offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package and a great culture. This is a great opportunity for a highly motivated, results-oriented, energetic person with superior accounting skills and a desire for work/life balance, continuous learning, and a positive attitude. CAVU Advisors is an equal-opportunity employer. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this position. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Created: 2024-11-05