Senior Accountant

Job description
• Please no recruiting agencies. We handle all recruiting in-house.

Spartan Shield Solutions is a rapidly growing veteran-owned Fractional CFO and Outsourced Accounting firm based in Arlington, VA. We serve organizations across all industries, with a focus on government contractors. Spartan Shield works closely with its clients to improve operations, productivity and organization while meeting compliance requirements. We do this through increasing access to up-to-date financial information, reducing inefficiencies and freeing senior management to focus more on revenue generating activities.

Spartan Shield is seeking a knowledgeable, driven individual to help the continued success of the company and the clients we support in a Senior Accountant capacity. The Senior Accountant will work closely with the CFO and Controller to deliver superb accounting services. Successful candidates must have government contracting and at least one of the following software systems: Deltek Costpoint, Unanet, or QuickBooks. Spartan Shield offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.

A quality work-life balance is a top priority; therefore, we provide a generous PTO policy and telecommuting options. This role is a hybrid position, asking candidates to occasionally come into the office in Arlington, VA for meetings or conferences. Otherwise, may work remotely

QUALIFICATIONS
• A Bachelor’s or above in accounting or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years of accounting experience
• 3+ years of Government Contractor or Construction experience
• Must have one of the following software systems: Deltek Costpoint, Unanet, or QuickBooks.
• CPA is a plus
• Familiarity with GAAP, cost accounting required
• Familiarity with FAR a plus
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in other standard office applications
• Strong problem solving and reasoning
• Able to prioritize and meet multiple competing deadlines
• Excellent written and oral communication
• Must be eligible to work in the United States and not require sponsorship now or in the future

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide superior customer service
• Review of accounts payable and cash disbursements for multiple clients
• Preparation of billings
• Review of billings and receivables
• Perform bank and other account reconciliations
• Prepare journal entries and month-end closings, including financial statement preparation
• Process and administer payroll
• Assist with support for annual tax and compliance filings
• Assist with preparation of budgets
• Assist with support for financial audits

Benefits:
• Simple IRA
• IRA matching
• Bonus potential
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Spartan Shield Solutions provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees, regardless of race, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status