Senior Accounting Associate

Core One seeks an experienced Senior Accounting Associate who will be part of an energetic and motivated team that directly impacts the growth and success of our organization. The successful candidate thrives in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, will be able to provide a broad range of finance and accounting support, is highly attentive to detail, and is driven to improve processes and procedures.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Prepare mid-month and month-end billing for assigned projects
• Review and approve subcontractor, independent contractor, and accounts payable invoices
• Manage monthly bank activity, including recording transactions and performing detailed reconciliations for assigned accounts
• Assist with payroll processing, including review of payroll reports, preparation of related journal entries, and reconciliation of payroll accounts
• Support month-end close activities through preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and analysis of assigned accounts
• Manage year-end 1099 preparation and processing, including vendor review, reconciliation, and timely filing in compliance with IRS requirements
• Serve as a resource to junior team members by answering questions and providing guidance on accounting processes and procedures
• Provide information and support for internal and external audits
• Create and document processes and procedures to ensure consistency of practice
• Provide input on process improvements and drive automation of our reporting processes
• Perform all functions within the parameters of Accounting and Finance operations policies and procedures
• Serve as back-up for other management staff
• Assists with other assignments and/or special projects as requested

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3-5 years of accounting experience, preferably in a government contracting environment
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP with strong General Accounting skills
• Experience with month-end close
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, formulas, data analysis)

Desired Skills/Qualifications:

• Costpoint experience is a plus
• Active Secret security clearance preferred

About Core One
Our mission is to be at the forefront of devising analytical, operational and technical solutions to our Nation's most complex national security challenges. In order to achieve our mission, Core One values people first and is comprised of outstanding professionals from the national security community. Because Core One is committed to seeking top talent, we offer competitive compensation and benefits packages. In addition, Core One is a team-oriented, dynamic and growing company that values exceptional performance.

Core One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.