[Hiring] Project Unanet Accountant @Kentro

Role Description

Kentro is hiring for a remote Project Unanet Accountant to support our Accounting and Finance Team. The Project Unanet Accountant ensures accurate, compliant, and timely financial and accounting transactions across project control, payroll, accounting, and Unanet. This role supports the integrity of company financials by executing core project accounting activities in alignment with company policies and government contracting requirements.

Location: This position can be performed remotely within the United States and will support Eastern Time working hours.

Compensation Range: The anticipated base salary range for this position is $90,000–$105,000 annually.

This Job Description reflects the primary duties of the role; however, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. Team members may be asked to take on additional responsibilities in alignment with customer expectations, business needs, and Kentro’s culture of collaboration and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Execute and review project accounting transactions to support daily project operations.
• Process timecard and labor adjustments in accordance with cost accounting and labor-charging policies.
• Review and validate employee expense reports for proper coding, documentation, and compliance with travel policies.
• Complete cost rate dilution entries and related adjustments as part of payroll close.
• Review and execute charge code authorizations.
• Support payroll, accounting, and billing cycles by completing required close activities and clearing outstanding issues.
• Reconcile payroll costs with Unanet and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare all Journal entries for monthly close cycle.
• Perform account reconciliations, investigate, and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations for all cash accounts.
• Assist with other ad-hoc tasks as needed to support Year-end close and Audit activities.
• Assist payroll team with employee timesheets follow-up to ensure all timesheets are completed accurately and approved on time for payroll processing.
• Identify, escalate, and assist in resolving accounting, labor-charging, or compliance issues.
• Assist with time-period closeout by ensuring timecards are complete and submitted in a timely manner.
• Analyze time-charging activities to identify and remediate compliance issues, such as incorrect fringe and overhead labor charging.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in Government Contracting accounting or Finance.
• Proficiency in Unanet accounting system, Microsoft Excel, and Word Document.
• Excellent attention to details, analytical skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proactive and effective communicator with strong collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing cross-functional support across accounting, finance, and payroll.
• US Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card).

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package including paid time off, healthcare benefits, supplemental benefits, and 401k with employer match.
• Education reimbursement for certifications, degrees, or professional development.
• Flexibility for professional growth and networking opportunities.
• Funds for activities – virtual and in-person, including happy hours, holiday events, and fitness & wellness events.
• Commitment to a positive workspace for creativity and innovation.

How to Apply

To apply to Kentro Positions, please click on the job link and then click the blue “Apply” button at the top right of Job Description. Please upload your resume and complete all the application steps. You must fully submit the application for Kentro to consider you for a position. If you need alternative application methods, please email [email protected] and request assistance.

Accommodations

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you need to discuss reasonable accommodations, please email [email protected] .