Description: This position will report to the CFO. Primary responsibilities will be to identify account receivables best practices and standard processes to create consistency across all contract actions. Provide functional support to finance and accounting management as well as manage billing and collection process. Perform complex financial analyses on cost allocations to support invoice submittal and ensure faster cash collections. Candidate will be responsible for tracking and reporting status of invoices awaiting approval by DCAA/DCMA striving to meet cash projections. Position will be required to meet monthly financial close schedule and submit required financial schedules and journal vouchers accurately and timely. This position is in a fast paced environment that supports and communicates effectively with all contract support staff, Corporate, DCAA, DCMA and DFAS.
Additional Tasks:
• Primarily responsible for billing, accounts receivable, time reporting, project setup
• Collaborates with company Program Managers to gain an understanding of contracts and government funding in order to properly account for contracts
• Keeps accounting management informed of issues and activities related to billing and accounts receivable
• Performs accounting-related functions independently including monthly financial entries, ad hoc reporting, and cost analysis
• Responsible for proper revenue recognition
• Assist accounting management in collecting materials and preparing documents for annual financial audits which includes interacting with auditors, responding to their questions and requests
• Perform other accounting and finance related duties as needed
• Participate in special projects and/or corporate initiatives as needed
Basic Qualifications:
•BS/ BA in Accounting or Finance and 5 years of hands-on experience
•Advanced, hands-on skills with Microsoft Excel and accounting software billing systems
•Well organized and detail-oriented; having team player attitude and being able to interact with all levels of an organization in a professional, diplomatic and tactful manner
•Excellent verbal and written communication skills
•Sound administrative and time management skills with strong ethical behavior and business practices
•Experience with billing and accounts receivable in a Government contractor company (i.e. Cost Plus Billing)
•Strong knowledge of accounting standards, practices, and procedures
•Strong analytical and process management skills
•Able to work independently and multi-task in a fast paced environment Preferred experience
•Working with Deltek and Costpoint
•Knowledge of: FAR, Cost Accounting Standards, and government contract types
Skills: Experience in providing support in response to audit inquiries both by internal and external audit agencies
Highly motivated and thrives in a fast-paced team environment
Ability to manage multiple tasks and build effective relationships with internal/external customers and peers
Strong problem solving and research skills
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