General Ledger Accountant - The Copper River Family of Companies
Chantilly, VA
About the Job
Copper River Shared Services is looking for a Senior General Ledger Accountant responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the organization's financial data by recording, verifying, and reconciling financial transactions. To be successful in this role, the candidate will be required to be assertive, work with a sense of urgency, and have a strong work ethic.
This position reports to the GL Manager, and is located in Chantilly, VA.
Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):
- Primary oversight and responsibility for the month end close process for a portfolio of companies
- Preparation, review and oversight of inter-company transactions, cash management, financial reporting, and balance sheet management for a portfolio of companies.
- Reconcile and maintain the general ledger for select balance sheet accounts along with the corresponding schedules.
- Monitor project financial performance to ensure adherence to contract terms and budgetary constraints.
- Ensure compliance with government regulations, accounting standards, and specific requirements (i.e., Federal Acquisition Regulation-FAR, generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
- Record journal entries and maintain the general ledger to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
- Manage the preparation of month-end and year-end closing activities, including accruals, adjustments, and financial statement preparation.
- Ensure accurate revenue recognition and unbilled revenue reconciliation.
- Assist in improving and streamlining month-end close process, including documentation of procedures.
- Ensure accurate allocation of costs to specific contracts to include Time & Material (T&M), Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Milestone & Deliveries, Progress Payments and Cost-plus (CP).
- Monitor and review Account Receivable and Account Payable transactions for accuracy and payment purposes. Support collections processes.
- Maintain organized and detailed financial records and documentation; ensure all records are accessible and readily available for audits and reviews.
- Prepare and provide documentation and financial records for audits conducted by government agencies/ external auditors.
- Support financial audits and address audit findings and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.
- Oversight/support for annual BPOL and local tax filings
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent work experience
- CPA certification is a plus.
Experience:
- Minimum of 5+ years proven experience as a GL Accountant/Senior GL Accountant in a similar capacity at a large Government Contractor with annual revenue more than 100M.
- 5 + years of experience with Deltek CostPoint required.
- Previous experience with Costpoint revenue recognition as well as unbilled analysis and reconciliations.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting standards (GAAP).
- Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems.
- ANC/Tribal experience preferred.
- Previous experience processing in a multi-company environment required.
- Experience with financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
About Copper River & The Native Village of Eyak:
Owned by the Native Village of Eyak (NVE), a federally recognized Alaska Native Tribe, the Copper River Family of Companies are a collection of entities that deliver a complementary set of solutions and services to support the diverse missions and requirements of our clients. Proud participants of the Small Business Administration's (SBA) 8(a) Business Development Program since 2006, our companies consist of both current and graduation SBA 8(a) entities. It is our collective purpose to support the Tribe and diversify the NVE's ability to facilitate economic advancement.
The income generated from our companies helps the Native Village of Eyak fund health and social services, economic development, natural resource/environmental education, jobs, job training, and other benefits to the NVE in a manner that is consistent with Alaskan Native cultural values and traditions.
Copper River's Culture
The Copper River Family of Companies has a positive, supportive, and thriving culture. At the foundation of our culture is a focus on collaboration. No matter your role or which operating company you work for, we are ONE TEAM working toward the same goals for our customers and for our collective owner- The Native Village of Eyak. How we treat each other is just as important as the work we deliver.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care
- Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan
- Retirement 401(k) with employer match
- Open leave policy and paid holidays
- Additional benefits including tuition reimbursement, transportation expense account, employee assistance program, and more!
Note: These benefits are only applicable to full time, regular associates at Copper River.
Disclaimer:
The Copper River Family of Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
