[Hiring] Senior Accounting Associate @V2X

Role Description

As a Senior Accounting Associate, you will serve as a senior-level individual contributor responsible for ensuring accurate and timely project cost accounting for U.S. government contracting operations. Working independently with limited supervision, you will perform advanced accounting functions, including:

• Journal entries
• Account reconciliations
• Billing support
• Financial reporting
• Audit preparation

In this role, you will:

• Research and resolve complex accounting issues
• Collaborate closely with program finance and accounting teams
• Help maintain complete, compliant, and reliable financial records
• Provide guidance and knowledge sharing to team members
• Contribute to process improvements
• Support the organization's commitment to financial accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence

Please note this is a non-exempt hourly paid position without direct supervisory responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

• Month end close and journal entries
  • Independently prepare, enter, validate, and troubleshoot recurring and nonrecurring journal entries
  • Maintain complete supporting documentation and execute assigned close activities in accordance with established deadlines, company policy, and U.S. GAAP
• Account reconciliations and analysis
  • Prepare and review complex monthly account reconciliations and supporting schedules
  • Investigate variances, aging items, system-interface issues, and data inconsistencies
  • Document conclusions, recommend corrective action, and coordinate timely resolution
• Project cost and billing support
  • Compile, analyze, and validate labor, indirect cost, cost allocation, and other supporting data used for customer invoices and contract reporting
  • Research and resolve issues involving burdens, organizational structures, project and account coding, revenue calculations, billing calculations, and related system configuration
• Financial and contract reporting
  • Prepare recurring close reports, invoice support, and contract deliverables, including applicable CDRL reporting
  • Perform detailed quality reviews for completeness, accuracy, consistency, and compliance before submission
• Compliance and audit support
  • Apply working knowledge of Cost Accounting Standards, internal controls, and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements to assigned activities
  • Prepare audit-ready support, explain transactions and conclusions, and respond to DCAA and internal and external audit requests
• Process expertise and team support
  • Serve as a knowledgeable resource for established cost-accounting processes and systems
  • Provide peer guidance and training, maintain process documentation and checklists
  • Identify opportunities to improve accuracy and efficiency
  • Assist with testing and implementation of process or system changes
• Support the Cost Accounting Manager and accounting leadership with special projects, priority research, and other duties within the scope and level of the role

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field preferred
• At least five (5) years of relevant accounting experience
• Hands-on experience supporting month-end close, including preparing journal entries and account reconciliations and investigating discrepancies
• Strong Excel skills and experience working in an ERP system
• Ability to manage assigned deadlines, communicate clearly, and work independently in a remote environment with appropriate guidance
• Understanding of internal controls and supporting documentation requirements

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint
• Ability to learn and work effectively in enterprise resource planning, project accounting, and financial reporting systems
• Strong attention to detail, organization, analytical thinking, and follow-through
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate across accounting, finance, and program teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet close and reporting deadlines, and work independently in a remote environment
• Ability to explain established processes, provide constructive peer guidance, and support training without formal supervisory authority

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage
• Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
• Retirement plan
• Wellness programs
• Paid time off, including holidays
• Learning and Development resources
• Employee assistance resources