Senior Accountant (Remote, select U.S. states)

We are looking for an organized, detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our growing, distributed team at Coforma.

Are you a detail-oriented, mission-driven, collaborative team member who enjoys maintaining financial harmony across a variety of business functions? If you’re experienced in budget balancing and forecasting, curious about the ways in which the public sector uses technology to improve the lives of others, and skilled at supporting business teams in completing meaningful projects, Coforma is a great company for you.

$147,290 to $165,830 Annual Salary + Benefits + Growth Potential

Placement within this range will be based on the competency level of the candidate. An offer will be made at one of the following tiers:

Tier 1: $147,290 — Meets minimum qualification/experience requirements. Beyond onboarding, will need additional guidance and training to perform key responsibilities of the role.

Tier 2: $156,560 — Experienced and fully-competent. Beyond onboarding, can independently perform key responsibilities of the role.

Tier 3: $165,830 — Highly-experienced and can perform all responsibilities of the role at a higher level than expected once onboarding is completed.

To honor our company-wide equitable pay system, the posted salary range and corresponding tier salaries are non-negotiable.

The job posting for this role will close by 5:00pm PT on Friday, June 7, 2024.

The desired start date for this role is early July 2024.

This is a US-based remote position open to applicants in the states listed below. Some travel may be required.

Note: to ensure we remain compliant with all state, county, and local employment and tax regulations, applicants must currently reside in one of the following states to be considered for employment with Coforma. This list will be updated periodically as our PeopleOps team works to open up hiring in additional states.

-Arizona

-California

-District of Columbia

-Florida

-Georgia

-Idaho

-Illinois

-Maine

-Maryland

-Massachusetts

-Montana

-Nevada

-New Jersey

-New York

-North Carolina

-Oregon

-Tennessee

-Texas

-Virginia

-Washington

-Wisconsin

What You'll Do (Responsibilities)

• Spearhead the billing and cash collection process—create invoices according to company practices; submit invoices to customers; maintain and update customer files, including name or address changes; prepare, post, verify, and record customer payments and transactions; communicate with customers to request payment and arrange payment plans
• Verify, allocate, post, and reconcile accounts payable and receivable
• Support financial planning by forecasting cash
• Reconcile accounts monthly to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance
• Support month-end and year-end close processes
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Analyze financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow) for discrepancies and alert the Controller/CFO if necessary
• Analyze financial information and summarize financial status
• Spot errors and suggest strategies to improve efficiency and spending
• Review and recommend modifications to Unanet accounting systems and procedures
• Provide input into the Finance department’s goal-setting process
• Prepare financial statements and support the budget/forecast process
• Prepare documentation and provide support for external audits to ensure compliance
• Assist with tax audits and tax returns
• Ensure compliance with GAAP principles

Who You Are (Requirements)

• 5+ years of professional work experience in accounting/finance
• Advanced Unanet experience (with emphasis on reporting) required
• Deep knowledge across various areas of accounting, including revenue percentage of completion method (ASC 606)
• Ability to effectively and proficiently work on ad-hoc projects to support data-driven decision-making
• Proven experience drafting and enforcing finance and accounting policies and maintaining internal controls
• Strong understanding of consolidation reporting and the intercompany process (when new business units are created)
• Advanced project management skills and experience managing milestones, dependencies, communications, and stakeholder expectations
• Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and orally (whether verbally or through assistive technologies/aids) to increase transparency
• Strong competency in situational awareness, situational leadership, and conflict mitigation and resolution
• Ability to nurture relationships to help drive prioritization across multiple projects and create ecosystems of success
• A proactive, empathetic, persistent, positive, and growth mindset

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• BS/BA in accounting, finance, or a related field
• 2+ years experience working on a remote team or remote freelancing
• Prior professional services, government, or federal consulting experience

Other

• Internet: Will prioritize and maintain access to strong, reliable internet for the remote nature of our work, except when on vacation or holiday
• Security: Will keep the highest security practices to ensure privacy and security of Coforma and client information given the nature of our work, even when on vacation
• Travel Flexibility: On request and with advanced notice, will attend in-person events such as meetings, workshops, and trainings as assigned for projects that require it
• Brand Representation: Will represent Coforma professionally and sincerely, modeling our Company Values in all interactions

We Don't Care About

• Whether or not you have a degree of any kind, even if we list a degree as “preferred” — as long as you have the expertise necessary to achieve the job as described above, we will consider you a viable candidate
• Whether your educational major, if you had one, is related to this role
• Whether or not you have GitHub contributions
• Whether or not you have worked at a well-recognized company
• Whether you’re sure that you check every single box perfectly

We Do Care About

• Your passions, professional or otherwise
• Your well-informed opinions about design, technology, teams, and process
• You

We participate in E-Verify. Upon hire, we will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Due to the nature of our work with the federal government, this role is required to work from the contiguous United States.

We're Coforma

The stress of job searching can make you wonder if you’re enough. Studies have even shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs when they don’t meet every qualification. We believe that you ARE enough, and that it’s okay not to meet every requirement. We’re building a culture that’s authentic, inclusive, and diverse. If you’re excited to work with us but not sure you check every box, apply anyway! You may be just right for this role or another one.

About Us

We use creativity to get results for clients and the communities they serve.

We’ve honed a modern, agile, user-centered approach that elevates human needs through thoughtfully-designed systems and products.

From connecting families in crisis at the US border to improving the way governments consume COVID-19 mobility data through a more accessible and user-friendly tool, we’re dedicated to improving people’s lives through thoughtful technology products and services. Together. Our cross-functional team works closely with each other and with our government, nonprofit, and commercial partners to research, design, and build better products and services.

Coforma employs over 150 talented creators. Our leadership has decades of experience in improving government digital services from a civic service mindset, and a strong record of developing innovative technology solutions for government, enterprise, and nonprofits.

We thoughtfully integrate design into product development. We are experts in leading the design and development of products to meet business goals, build alignment, and deliver value through technically feasible and iterative design activities.

Business objectives and human beings are at the center of our work. We work very closely and collaboratively with our partners, from solicitation through to delivery, to ensure that the solution provides a high level of value to the business. Accessibility is never overlooked in our work, and our iterative approach validates the utility and delight of the final product.

Equal Opportunity & Inclusive Workplace

Coforma is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, pregnancy, disability, work-related injury, covered veteran status, political ideology, marital status, or any other factors that are protected from employment discrimination under federal law.

We are committed to ensuring accessibility and equal opportunity and offering reasonable accommodations to those with disabilities. We adhere to the guidelines set forth by the Americans with Disabilities Act and all relevant federal, state, and local laws concerning disability discrimination and accommodation. To request a reasonable accommodation for the application or interview process, please email [email protected].

About Public Trust and Other Background Investigations

Due to the nature of our client and project work, most roles may require a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI), Moderate Background Investigation (MBI), Background Investigation (BI) or other relevant investigations as needed. Additional information regarding background evaluations or investigations can be found on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management website (opm.gov).