Cost Accounting Manager

Applied Research Solutions is looking for a Cost Accounting Manager who will oversees the day-to-day transactional accounting operations of the organization and ensure the accuracy of data and the effectiveness and efficiency of accounting procedures and financial controls. Reporting to the Director of Finance, in this position, you will primarily, manage the month-end and year-end closing processes, supervise the general ledger, fixed assets, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Time and Expense and FP&A staff and ensure all accounting policies of the organization are followed.

Why Work with us?

Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support. Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our career- driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver state-of-the-art results for our mission partners. We firmly believe that prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations, while still obtaining a work/life balance. ARS employees are motivated through our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and direct accounting staff in the timely completion and accuracy of the month-end and year-end general ledger close using Deltek Costpoint
• Review and ensure accurate posting to the general ledger for all accounting transactions, i.e., invoices, cash receipts, accounts payable vouchers, disbursements, and journal entries
• Review accurate postings to the rate pools and assist with the reconciliation of Pool bases and costs
• Review monthly balance sheet account reconciliations resolving variance issues timely
• Review and post all labor related entries
• Prepare and submit workers comp audits and review discrepancies
• Liaison with HR frequently for employment actions resulting in a payroll update
• Manage and comply with local, state, and federal tax and government reporting requirements; as well as assist with resolving any tax discrepancies
• Monthly, review and test transactions for compliance with policies and procedures, and provide recommendations to improve existing policy and procedures
• Support various external financial audits,
• Provide support to the Director of Finance as needed with monthly financial and quarterly management analysis and reporting
• Manage and provide coaching, training, and guidance to staff – provide ongoing development
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Must be a US citizen
• Bachelor’s degree, or above in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum 10 years of progressive accounting experience
• Minimum 5 years in Government Contracting Accounting
• 5 years prior experience managing General Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Financial Planning and Analysis processes of the organization
• Thorough understanding of Payroll and related employee tax requirements
• Advance knowledge and understanding of indirect rates in a government contracting environment, cost accounting, and revenue recognition
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with solid organization skills
• Excellent Analytical and Problem-solving skills
• Experience using Deltek 8.1 or 8.2; specifically, all applications in the Accounting, Projects, and T&E modules.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, Internal Controls, Cost Accounting Standards and Federal Acquisition Regulations
• Intermediate to Advance experience with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, TEAMS and/or Webex
  
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• Excellent Oral and written communication skills to effectively interact with multiple levels of management
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, under frequently changing priorities
• Ability to quickly adapt to company policies and processes to effectively lead teams
• Ability to collaborate on process improvements and change management
• Excellent excel skills to include multiple formula calculations
  
  
  

All positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on disability, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.