Controller/Bookkeeper (Part-time)

Controller/Bookkeeper (Part-time)

Praescient Analytics is seeking a Part-Time Controller/Bookkeeper to support our Finance Department. This role is ideal for an experienced finance professional with a background in government contracting, looking to play a strategic role in a dynamic and growing company. Part-time hours is estimated at 25 hours per week. This position can be supported fully remotely.

In this role you will provide financial operations, including general ledger management, accounts receivable and payable, payroll, bank and labor reconciliations, monthly closings, and state and tax compliance (supported by a third-party CPA firm).

Reporting directly to the CEO, you will attend monthly financial meetings to review financial reports, monthly closings, and forecasts.  The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of GAAP and DCAA practices, strong accounting skills, and the ability to provide valuable financial insights that support business decisions. Prior experience in government contracting using UNANET as the G/L and time recording software, ADP as the payroll software is required.

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who wants to make a meaningful impact in a growing organization. If you have the expertise and strategic mindset to drive financial success, we invite you to apply.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of book-keeping and accounting while using GAAP accounting practices for billing, financial statements, general ledger, cost accounting, running payroll via ADP, budgeting, AP, AR, state & tax compliance, cost accounting, revenue recognition, and various special analysis as needed.
• Prepare, organize and submit monthly AP/AR, and monthly closings & financial reports to executive management.
• Prepare invoicing for CEO to review and submit.  
• Comply with all local, state, and federal laws regarding finances, tax filings, and reporting, as well as bank and labor reconciliations.
• Ensure DCAA compliance
• May need to update General Services Administration (GSA) quarterly cost submissions (we will provide guidance).

Basic Requirements:

• Have a minimum of five (5) years professional accounting experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting
• Demonstrable experience in ADP, Unanet.
• Experience aggregating financial statements for monthly financial reviews.
• Prior experience with government contracting
• Exceptional, clear and concise knowledge of applicable GAAP standards and ability to disseminate such information to management throughout the process
• Have prior knowledge of DCAA compliance, GSA schedule and Virginia Tax laws
• Possess and demonstrate: strong organizational skills, personal initiative, attention to detail
• Analytical ability to develop and implement improvements or recommendations
• Be proficient in the Microsoft Office applications suite
• Must be a US Citizen and willing to provide authorization for company to conduct a background check prior to hire
• An active CPA license is preferred but not required.
 

Praescient Analytics is a Certified Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) with over a decade of expertise in advanced analytics, engineering, and DevOps, specializing in transforming complex data into actionable intelligence for informed decision-making. Since 2011, we have supported over 40 organizations across diverse domains, including military intelligence operations, financial and fraud investigations, and insider threat detection.

Our team of experts—skilled in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, DevOps, and engineering—brings deep experience in solving complex challenges. With a proven track record in federal contracting, we deliver tailored, high-impact solutions designed to enhance operational efficiency, ensure mission success, and address the evolving needs of our clients. Praescient's innovative and adaptive approach makes us a trusted partner in delivering data-driven insights and technological excellence for critical missions.