Senior Accountant

Harnessing Technology to Improve Financial Stewardship
Blake Willson Group (BWG) is a fast-growing firm delivering comprehensive professional services and technology solutions to Civilian, Defense, and Intelligence Community customers. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, Blake Willson Group has grown rapidly since its inception, securing consecutive years on the Inc. 5000 list, a prestigious honor designated for America’s most successful companies. We are internationally recognized for quality management practices and nationally recognized as a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) training provider.

Built on our foundational values of Service to Others, Leadership, Diversity, Dependability, Integrity, and Grit, BWG commits to Empowering Our People and Improving Our Nation. Members of the Blake Willson Group team are passionate and enthusiastic, working towards a common goal of exceptional client support.

Job Description:

In your position as Assistant Controller, you will lead and manage daily, monthly, quarterly, and year-end accounting functions including General Ledger (GL), Accounts Receivable (AR), Accounts Payable, Cash Management (CM), Financial Statements & Analysis, and Audit and Compliance Support. Ensures compliance with Company Policy, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), Federal Travel Regulations (JTR), and local/state regulations. As an Assistant Controller, you will also:

• Support month-end and year-end close process and reporting.
• Assist with the preparation and maintenance of all accounting records, ledgers, and reporting systems, ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
• Implement and ensure best practices in the company’s monthly financial close cycle and reporting.
• Process Accounts Payable and third-party payment processing
• Daily Cash entries
• Preparation of monthly/quarterly journal entries and general ledger account reconciliations.
• Support audit and state tax compliance activity.
• Assist with the maintenance of internal controls and safeguards for the Company’s accounting transactions, assets, and operations.
• Assist with the development, maintenance of, and adherence to company accounting policies and procedures.
• Support Payroll manager as needed.
• Assist with compliance with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
• Perform special projects and ad-hoc financial analysis.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 4+ years experience in an accounting role.
• Experience with accounting for Federal Government Contracts.
• Experience with accounting systems (Unanet preferred/desired).
• Strong understanding of and experience applying accounting theory and GAAP.
• Strong understanding of and experience applying the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
• Prior leadership/supervisory experience preferred.
• Proven track record in accounting operations and process improvement, automation 
• Advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Must be a self-starter and capable of working on projects independently. 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Good personal computer and business solutions software skills.
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.