Senior Accountant

Posted:
10/1/2024, 7:52:22 AM

Location(s):
Washington, District of Columbia, United States ⋅ District of Columbia, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Accounting ⋅ Sales & Account Management

Workplace Type:
Remote

 

Oddball believes that the best products are built when companies understand and value the things they are working on. We value learning and growth and the ability to make a big impact at a small company. We believe that we can make big changes happen and improve the daily lives of millions of people by bringing quality software to the federal space.

We are hiring a Senior Accountant to join a highly motivated and efficient team to support our rapidly growing business as a government contractor. This position requires a detail-oriented individual with extensive experience in accounting principles, financial analysis, and regulatory compliance in the government contracting sector.

What you'll be doing:

  • Manage the Accounts Payable function to include vendor invoices, employee expense reimbursements and business credit cards; ensuring proper coding of expenses
  • Ensure compliance with government regulations, including Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).
  • Responsible for the monthly reconciliations of the Liability accounts including accruals and journal entries
  • Assist with the on-going Unanet ERP system application augmentation
  • Cross-trained to be the backup person for Accounts Receivable and Project setup
  • Assist with month end close, audits and other tasks as needed
  • Support the Controller and Finance Director in ad hoc financial analysis and special projects as needed

 

Key responsibilities: 

  • Review, code, process and record vendor (including subcontractors, business credit cards and Divvy card transactions) invoices accurately and timely. Research and resolve discrepancies 
  • Update cash flow projection and process vendor payments weekly 
  • Maintain vendor accounts to include set up new vendors, verify vendor 1099 status, and obtain W9’s
  • Prepare 1099 worksheets and file annual 1099 forms
  • Prepare and file monthly sales and use tax returns when applicable
  • Implement Purchase Orders module and maintain PO systems
  • Review and approve employee expense reports to ensure accuracy of cost allocations and compliance with Company’s policies and procedures and government contract requirements
  • Oversee cost allocation methodologies to ensure compliance with government contract requirements
  • Analyze direct and indirect costs to ensure proper allocation and reimbursement
  • Develop effective positive working relationships with both internal and external customers. Work with project managers on subcontractor invoices and provide assistance and training to employees who need help with expense reports
  • Reconcile liability accounts such as accrued wages, accrued subcontractor, accrued expense report liability and prepare journal entries. Resolve reconciling items in a timely manner 
  • Backup person for preparing and submitting customer billings and setting up/updating projects and people assignments
  • Assist with on-going Unanet application augmentation, month end close, audits and other tasks as needed

Requirements:

  • Minimum 5 years of government contracting experience
  • Minimum 3 years as Staff or Senior Accountant
  • Must be a US Citizen and able to work domestically 
  • Must be able to attain low-level security clearance 

Education: 

B.A./B.S. in Accounting or Finance; MBA a plus

Benefits:

  • Fully remote
  • Annual stipend
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package
  • Company Match 401(k) plan
  • Flexible PTO, Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities:

Oddball is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, religion, color, disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), age, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. Any applicant with a mental or physical disability who requires an accommodation during the application process should contact an Oddball HR representative to request such an accommodation by emailing [email protected] 

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Compensation:

At Oddball, it’s important each employee is compensated competitively and fairly. In alignment with state legal requirements. A range for the included position is listed below. Be advised, actual offer details are determined by job category, job location, and candidate skill level.

United States Wage Range: $100,000 – $150,000