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About the Role
The Senior Accountant is responsible for executing and overseeing core general ledger accounting activities with a high degree of accuracy analytical rigor and timeliness in support of monthly quarterly and annual financial reporting processes. This role requires strong GAAP knowledge and experience managing complex accounting activities reconciliations accruals and financial analyses within a dynamic business environment. The Senior Accountant will work closely with the Accounting Manager Accounts Payable Payroll Program Finance and operational teams to ensure the integrity of financial data and compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform and review general ledger accounting activities ensuring accuracy and adherence to monthly close timelines.
- Prepare review and post journal entries in accordance with GAAP company policies and internal controls.
- Lead monthly and quarterly balance sheet reconciliations including investigation and resolution of variances and unusual transactions.
- Analyze financial data and account activity to ensure completeness accuracy and proper classification of transactions.
- Support preparation of monthly financial statements reporting packages and audit support schedules.
- Assist with the month-end and year-end close processes including accruals prepaids fixed assets and other complex accounting areas.
- Collaborate closely with Accounts Payable Payroll Program Finance and other departments to ensure accurate and timely recording of transactions.
- Review and monitor corporate credit card activity and compliance with company policies.
- Support external audits internal audits and compliance reviews by preparing supporting documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes controls and efficiencies.
- Assist with implementation and enhancement of accounting systems processes and reporting capabilities.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting Finance or related field required.
- 5–7 years of progressive financial accounting experience with strong general ledger and financial reporting background.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and standard accounting practices.
- Experience preparing and reviewing complex account reconciliations accruals and journal entries.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities meet deadlines and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
- Experience working with ERP systems; Unanet experience is strongly preferred.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Previous experience in the defense industry and familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) is a plus.
Preferred Attributes
- Self-starter with strong ownership mentality and ability to work independently.
- Demonstrated experience supporting monthly and annual financial close processes.
- Strong understanding of internal controls and financial reporting requirements.
- Ability to analyze accounting issues and recommend practical process improvements.
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced highly regulated environment.
- Strong organizational and documentation skills with a focus on continuous improvement.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $90000.00 to $110000.00
The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors such as but not limited to the candidate’s experience education training key skills/critical skills security clearances and prevailing market and business conditions.
STR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston MA Arlington VA near Dayton OH Melbourne FL and Carlsbad CA. We specialize in advanced research and development for defense intelligence and national security in: cyber; next generation sensors radar sonar communications and electronic warfare; and artificial intelligence algorithms and analytics to make sense of the complexity that is exploding around us.
STR is committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members. Our work is challenging and we go home at night knowing that we pushed the envelope of technology and made the world safer.
STR is not just any company. Our people culture and attitude along with their unique set of skills experiences and perspectives put us on a trajectory to change the world. We can't do it alone though - we need fellow trailblazers. If you are one join our team and help to keep our society safe! Visit us at www.str.us for more info.
STR is an equal opportunity employer. We are fully dedicated to hiring the most qualified candidate regardless of race color religion sex (including gender identity sexual orientation and pregnancy) marital status national origin age veteran status disability genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process email us at [email protected] and provide your contact info.
Pursuant to applicable federal law and regulations positions at STR require employees to obtain national security clearances and satisfy the requirements for compliance with export control and other applicable laws.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting Finance or related field
- 5-7 years of progressive financial accounting experience
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and standard accounting practices
- Experience preparing and reviewing complex account reconciliations accruals and journal entries
- General ledger accounting and financial reporting experience including month-end close
- Experience working with ERP systems
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to manage multiple priorities meet deadlines and work independently
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate cross-functionally
- Unanet experience
- Previous experience in the defense industry and familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
- Demonstrated experience supporting monthly and annual financial close processes
- Strong understanding of internal controls and financial reporting requirements
- Experience identifying process improvements and assisting with accounting system implementations
- Strong organizational and documentation skills
What the Team is Saying
STR Compensation & Benefits Highlights
- Retirement Support—A 401(k) with company matching is included signaling employer‑backed long‑term savings.
- Equity Value & Accessibility—An option to opt into company equity after four quarters is available indicating accessible ownership opportunities tied to tenure.
- Flexible Benefits—Flexible schedules a remote work program and home‑office stipends or supplied equipment indicate adaptability in work setup.
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What We Do
STR makes the world a safer place by developing technology and applying it to solve emerging national security challenges.
Why Work With Us
We believe in a people-first culture. Yes we are scientists engineers and researchers but first we are people. Our environment is designed to foster innovation by encouraging our employees to work collaboratively on things they are passionate about. We also really like to have fun. We believe that working hard and playing hard go hand in hand.
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