Senior Accountant

NS2 Mission is looking for a Senior Accountant to become a key member of its growing team of professionals. This pivotal role is essential to supporting the company’s expansion and calls for an experienced individual with solid Government accounting knowledge to oversee all accounting functions. The ideal candidate will be energetic, collaborative, and eager to contribute to the company’s continued success. A strong foundation in project cost accounting, Government contract accounting, job costing, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) is highly desirable. This position reports directly to the Controller.

This is a remote opportunity reporting out of HQ in Chantilly, VA - must be willing to commute on site quarterly

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist the Controller with the month-end close process, including general ledger account reconciliations, journal entries, indirect cost calculations, revenue reconciliations, and other accounting activities using JAMIS Prime software.
• Manage and ensure a smooth financial close process with timely financial analysis and reporting to senior management.
• Oversee payroll preparation and reconciliation of benefits and deductions.
• Set up new contracts and maintain contract modifications accurately in the accounting system.
• Generate and issue invoices to customers, troubleshoot billing issues, and collaborate with program managers for resolution.
• Review and process subcontractor timecards.
• Monitor daily cash flow needs and perform monthly bank reconciliations.
• Support external financial audits and tax compliance requirements.
• Develop and enforce policies and procedures to ensure sound accounting practices and financial operations.
• Maintain compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Contribute to the preparation of annual incurred cost submissions.
• Provide financial guidance and insights to managers and departments as needed.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and improve processes, coordinating with relevant teams for cross-functional efficiencies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, with at least 6 years of progressive hands-on accounting and personnel management experience. Experience in Government contract accounting preferred.
• Familiarity with JAMIS or JAMIS Prime accounting software is preferred.
• ADP payroll experience is advantageous.
• CPA certification or active CPA candidacy is desirable.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Up-to-date knowledge of GAAP and CAS.
• Understanding of FAR cost principles, government contracting requirements, cost accounting, and job costing.
• Excellent judgment, leadership, and objectivity to ensure financial accuracy and integrity.
• Proactive problem-solving approach.
• Ability to build effective relationships with customers, Government auditors, and internal teams.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to prioritize, multi-task, and meet deadlines.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure to meet critical deadlines.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Accountant seeking to make a meaningful impact within a thriving company. If you meet the requirements and are excited about this challenge, we encourage you to apply!

Required Qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain or maintain a U.S security clearance which requires U.S citizenship.

NS2 Mission is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. NS2 Mission is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws.

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that NS2 Mission may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide in your application, with its affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

NS2 Mission maintains a drug-free workplace and may perform pre-employment substance abuse testing, where required by contract and permitted by law.