Senior Accountant

SUMMARY:  Buchanan & Edwards (BE) is seeking a Sr. Accountant to assist the Controller and Payroll Manager with Payroll, General Ledger, and other Accounting activities.  The position will provide opportunity for professional growth, mentorship, and cross-training in the Controller and Payroll Manager roles to provide seamless coverage and continuity of operations throughout the year.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: 

Accounting:

• Assist with processing semi-monthly payrolls through Paycom for BE’s 500+ employees.
• Review timesheet entries; identify and communicate errors to managers/employees for resolution; and post corrections.
• Respond, troubleshoot, and resolve employees’ technical or application issues with Deltek Time and Expense module.
• Assist/manage monthly close process including Revenue, Direct Cost, and GL and perform the full range of moderately complex to complex accounting and financial activities, journal entries, reconciliations, analysis and accruals.
• Ensure the month-end and year-end closes are completed timely and accurately.
• Assist the Controller with Preparation of monthly Financial Statements.
• Perform & review Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss statement reconciliations, sub ledger review activities and review invoicing, and ensure the integrity of financial records.
• Review General Ledger reconciliation schedules. Identify and resolve complex discrepancies.
• Perform cash forecasting in collaboration with FP&A
• Manage system implementations and integrations.
• Oversee Accounts Payable vendor.
• Assist with Payroll and Accounting audits including the annual accounting audit, worker’s comp, finance, tax, 401k
• Review and update standard operating procedures (SOP) for Accounting and Payroll processes; ensure compliance with all internal policies.
• Maintain, create, and improve internal controls and overall process improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Support the Controller, Payroll Manager, Auditors, and other Accounting/Finance professionals as needed.

The Senior Accountant will take on additional responsibilities over time, gradually assuming more complex tasks and gaining proficiency in Controller and Payroll Manager functions. 

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: 

• 3-5 years of work experience
• A bachelor’s degree in finance, business, accounting preferred.
• Prior experience with a medium to large government contracting services provider preferred.
• Deltek Costpoint Time & Expense system or any comparable government timekeeping accounting system are a plus.
• Certified Public Accountant is a plus
• FAR, CAS, DCAA, and Government Compliance experience are a plus

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

• Strong MS Excel capabilities, and proficiency with MS Office Suite
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills 
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Aptitude for numbers and exceptional commitment to accuracy
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks
• Self-starter, capable of working both independently and within a team
• Maintain and protect confidentiality of all employee and company data

SECURITY CLEARANCE:

Candidates are not required to have a clearance at hire but must have the ability to be cleared.