Accountant

Description

SFI is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Financial Analyst to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting or finance, with extensive experience in financial analysis, accounts payable, cost analysis, and project financial analysis. This position requires a deep understanding of GAAP, governmental accounting, and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS). Experience in federal contracting and familiarity with the regulatory requirements of federal finance management will be considered a significant asset.

Work Schedule: This position requires three days of onsite work at our Bethesda office, with the option for remote work during the remainder of the week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive financial analysis to support decision-making processes.
• Manage accounts payable and cost analysis tasks, including invoice review, labor hours verification, expense report audits, and financial reconciliation.
• Prepare monthly program financials, update forecasts, and accurately reconcile billed invoices versus contracts.
• Perform month-end AP & AR reconciliation and provide support for the year-end financial audit.
• Utilize QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel to maintain accurate financial records and reports.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, governmental accounting standards, and CAS.
• Communicate effectively in English, both in writing and verbally, with internal teams and external partners.
• Take on additional tasks or projects as assigned by the VP of Finance.

Federal Contracting: Understand and navigate federal contracting processes, including compliance with federal financial management regulations and standards. Manage and report on federal contracts, ensuring alignment with federal requirements and guidelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on working experience in financial analysis or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, governmental accounting, and familiarity with CAS.
• Experience with federal contracting and federal finance management is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously with attention to detail.
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.

What We Offer:

1. Competitive salary reflecting experience and qualifications.
2. Comprehensive benefits package.
3. Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
4. A hybrid work environment, with three days onsite at our Bethesda office and the flexibility to work remotely for the remainder of the week.
5. A dynamic and supportive work environment where your contributions are valued.

Additional Information:

• To meet the clearance requirements for this opportunity, candidates must be authorized to work in the US
• All candidates will be subject to a complete background check to include, but are not limited to Criminal History, Education Verification, Professional Certification Verification, Verification of Previous Employment, and Credit History.
• Public Trust background investigations can take approximately four to eight weeks and require fingerprinting.

Other Information:

• For information on SFI's benefits please visit http://www.spatialfront.com/pages/career.html
• This is a full-time W2 position.
• Please no agencies, third parties, or corp-to-corp.
• Spatial Front Inc. is an Equal-opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
• Spatial Front Inc. participates in E-Verify.