Hybrid Opportunity with a World Class Organization

Financial Talent Group has partnered with one of our top defense clients headquartered in Colorado Springs to identify top talent for a newly created Senior Accountant position. This client takes pride in being a premier leader within the defense industry. The national defense organization supporting the Department of Defense offers an employee centric, hybrid culture where each employee is empowered to be successful in his or her role. If you are looking to make a change to work with a team that offers growth, life work balance in a positive and enriching culture, this role is for you. The Senior Accountant will report to the Director of Finance. The ideal Senior Accountant have five or more years of experience with general ledger management within the defense industry, proficiency with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and proficiency with technology, preferably Deltek. Reach out today for confidential consideration. Senior leadership actively interview candidates. You can also reach out directly to Melissa Scruggs at (719) 210-5583 or by email at melissa@financialtlalentgroup.com

What’s great about our client:

• Award winning organization - Best Employer award for being one of the best places to work in Colorado Springs
• Growing organization with opportunity for growth
• Knowledgeable leadership with tenure and inspiring leadership style
• Rich benefits

What you will be doing as the Corporate Lead Accountant:

• Financial Reporting: Prepare and consolidate financial statements. Provide daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial analysis. Research accounting issues for compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• General Ledger Reconciliation and Analysis: Maintain all aspects of the general ledger. Manage journal entries, invoices, etc. and reconcile accounts for the timesheet period, monthly, quarterly, or annual closing.
• Financial Audit and Tax Preparation: Serve as a liaison to external auditors and tax preparers. Participate in preparation of the annual audit(s) and tax return.
• Assist in the formulation of internal controls and policies to comply with legislation and established best practices.
• Work closely with all functional areas of the business to provide reliable data, reporting, and analyses critical to strategic business decisions.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you will need to be successful as the Corporate Lead Accountant:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• CPA preferred.
• 5 years’ experience in Government services contracting required.
• 5 years general ledger and monthly close experience required Knowledge, understanding and application of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is required.
• Knowledge of all aspects of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) is required.
• Must possess strong analytical, technological, and organizational skills.
• Accuracy, timeliness, and attention to detail are required.
• Ability to work independently, within teams, other departments and meet communicated schedules and deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Maintain Confidentiality.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Generous Vacation policy
• Holidays - all federal holidays
• Parental Leave
• 401K
• Bonus
• STD
• LTD
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonuses