Accounting Manager

Company Description

Founded in 1989, SOSi is among the largest private, founder-owned technology and services integrators in the defense and government services industry. We deliver tailored solutions, tested leadership, and trusted results to enable national security missions worldwide.

Job Description

Overview

SOSi is seeking a General Ledger Accounting Manager to be an integral member of our corporate accounting group and join our team in Reston, VA. The Accounting Manager will oversee the financial operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in all accounting activities. This role demands a meticulous individual with a strong understanding of accounting principles and practices, exceptional organizational skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Essential Job Duties

• Assist with the preparation and maintenance of all accounting records, ledgers, and reporting systems, ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).
• Preparation of monthly journal entries and general ledger account reconciliations.
• Review purchase requisitions to ensure proper FS classification, prepaid determination, and GL coding.
• Review new contract awards for revenue recognition determination and Costpoint coding requirements.
• Assist in implementing and ensuring best practices in the company monthly financial close cycle and reporting.
• Prepare information for external auditors/tax preparers for annual audit and tax returns.
• Assist with compliance with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with business operations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, procurement, HR, legal, real estate and facilities
• Perform special projects and ad-hoc financial analysis as assigned by the CFO, Controller, and Assistant Controller.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. CPA is strongly preferred.
• A minimum of five years of progressive accounting experience.
• Extensive knowledge of Deltek Costpoint, Cognos, TM1, Microsoft 365.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP with expertise in ASC 606 and ASC 842.
• Experience with accounting for Federal Government Contracts with strong understanding of and experience applying the Federal Acquisition Regulations.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills. Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Information

Work Environment

• Hybrid work schedule with 2 days in office and 3 days of remote work.
• Requires periods of non-traditional hours including consecutive nights or weekends when necessary.
• May require ability to lift/and or move objects or packages of up to 25 lbs.

Working at SOSi

All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against for any reason.