Senior Accountant

Description

The GBS Group, an engineering and technical consulting firm, is seeking aSenior Accountantto join our Virginia Beach headquarters office. The GBS Group is a commercial and government engineering services contractor with a variety of contract types.

We are seeking a detail-oriented, self-motivated accounting professional with a high level of comprehension. Ability to analyze detailed financial accounts, dig into ledger entries, follow steps back to determine errors, causes, and make corrections. Adhere to tight deadlines, manage multiple priorities, find solutions, and take ownership of work product. Help identify improvement opportunities in the accounting processes and expense management procedures.

This position involves a multitude of accounting activities including general ledger preparation, financial reporting, month-end close, as well as account reconciliations. The ideal candidate should understand accounting concepts for contract costs and revenues, subcontract invoices, and requirements for reimbursable expenses. This position will report to and work closely with the Controller.

Roles and responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

• Research, evaluate, develop and recommend general financial policies and procedures and modifications to existing policies to improve effectiveness and efficiency.
• Prepare journal entries into the general ledger system by collecting necessary data, analyzing and/or allocating costs and preparing audit trail support for the journal entries.
• Reconcile cash, accounts receivables, accounts payables, and other general ledger accounts. Ability to research variances and identify transaction details.
• Maintain and post prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and accruals.
• Correct differences between the subsidiary ledger balance and the general ledger.
• Assist in the preparation and analysis of financial reports by analyzing trends, costs, revenues, and other financial commitments.
• Track, review, and reconcile high volume employee expense reports for job-related travel. Ensuring documentation is compliant with contract requirements for reimbursement.
• Review and record subcontractor invoices according to contract agreement terms.
• Post foreign currency adjustments for accounts payable transactions.
• Ensure sales and use tax is recorded correctly per contract and purchase order.
• Additional duties include creating sales invoices, monitoring outstanding AR balances and following up with customers or project managers.

Candidates for this positionmustpossess the following professional experience and qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or equivalent
• Minimum of five (5) years progressive general accounting experience, preferably in Government Contracting.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and accounting/financial reporting software .
• Microsoft Navision experience preferred

Desired Characteristics:

• Exceptional analytical ability to gather and summarize data for reports and find solutions to various accounting and financial reporting issues.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, strong attention to details and ability to identify issues or inconsistencies.
• Must be self-motivated with a desire to continuously improve.
• Ability to work independently

EEO Statement

The GBS Group is an equal-opportunity employer. Employment decisions will be based on legitimate, nondiscriminatory business reasons, including merit, qualification, experience, and abilities. Our employment policies will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, national origin, age, disability, marital or familial status, pregnancy, military/veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy governs all aspects of the employment relationship, including but not limited to selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, promotion, termination, and access to benefits and training. Any employee who feels that he or she is or has been the victim of illegal discrimination or violation of this policy should immediately notify the Chief Administrative Officer or Human Resources. Employees may file a legitimate or good faith discrimination complaint without being subject to repr isal.