Senior Accountant

Description

Saalex Corporation is seeking a senior Senior Accountant to join our Finance/Accounting Team. The Senior Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting period-end close, and ensuring compliance with government contracting and DCAA requirements. This role requires hands-on expertise in Deltek Costpoint, strong understanding of cost accounting, and the ability to independently manage complex accounting processes in a regulated environment.

The Senior Accountant partners closely with Finance leadership, Contracts, Payroll, and Project Controls to ensure financial integrity, audit readiness, and timely reporting across multiple contracts and cost structures.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $100k-$120k annually (depending upon experience)

Work Location: Fully Remote.

Essential Functions:

Core Accounting & Close

• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities in Deltek Costpoint, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and variance analysis
• Prepare and review balance sheet account reconciliations, ensuring timely resolution of discrepancies
• Maintain accurate general ledger activity in compliance with GAAP and government accounting standards
• Support financial statement preparation and internal reporting packages

Deltek Costpoint Administration & Usage

• Serve as a subject-matter expert (SME) for Deltek Costpoint modules, including:
• General Ledger
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Project Accounting\
• Labor & Payroll interfaces
• Review and validate project setups, account structures, organizations, and cost pools
• Troubleshoot Costpoint issues related to postings, interfaces, and system controls
• Support system upgrades, patches, testing, and process improvements

Government Contracting & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with DCAA, FAR, and CAS requirements as applicable
• Support indirect rate structures (fringe, overhead, G&A) and cost pool maintenance
• Assist with incurred cost submissions, audit requests, and data pulls
• Maintain audit-ready documentation, schedules, and support files

Billing, Revenue & Project Support

• Support contract billing processes (FFP, T&M, Cost-Plus, as applicable)
• Assist with revenue recognition and project cost analysis
• Monitor project costs for accuracy, allowability, and proper classification
• Partner with Contracts and Project Managers to resolve billing or cost issues

Process Improvement & Controls

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, internal controls, and Costpoint workflows
• Assist with documentation of accounting policies and procedures
• Support segregation of duties and internal control best practices
• Provide guidance or review work of junior accounting staff, as applicable

Requirements

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in government contracting
• Strong hands-on experience with Deltek Costpoint (required)
• Solid understanding of GAAP and cost accounting principles
• Experience supporting audits and regulatory compliance
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliations)
• High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Desired:

• Experience in a DCAA-audited or audit-ready environment
• Knowledge of FAR, CAS, and government contract types
• CPA or CMA (preferred, not required)
• Experience with multi-entity or multi-org accounting structures
• Prior involvement in system implementations or Costpoint upgrades

Competencies & Attributes:

• Highly organized with strong time management skills
• Ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable partnering with cross-functional teams
• Proactive mindset with a continuous improvement focus

Work Environment:

• Remote
• Period-end and audit cycles may require extended hours

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources
• Stock Option Plan