Senior Accountant - Lawelawe

Who we are: 
Lawelawe is a Native Hawaiian Owned Small Disadvantaged Business (NHO SDB) that specializes in providing a range of services to federal government clients, including program management, digital solutions, human capital and training, and medical staffing. Lawelawe leverages our NHO status to secure federal contracts that not only drive business success but also support our overall mission to uplift economically disadvantaged Native Hawaiian families and preserve the Native Hawaiian heritage. 

You are:  
A highly skilled and experienced Senior Accountant with very strong expertise in Deltek CostPoint software to join our finance team. The Senior Accountant will contribute to the company’s accounting operations, including financial reporting, general ledger management, and compliance. This position is ideal for a seasoned accounting professional who excels in a dynamic environment and can manage complex financial tasks with precision and efficiency. 

How you’ll make an impact: 
As a Sr. Accountant you will assist with the day-to-day transactional accounting operations of the organization. Reporting to the Director of Finance, in this position, you will primarily engage with the month-end and year-end closing processes, reconcile assigned general ledger accounts, review expense reports and ensuring all accounting policies of the organization are followed. 

Responsibilities:  

• Compiles and analyzes account data to create capital, liability, and asset account entries
• Enters account details to document financial transactions into general ledger and assigned subledgers
• Analyzes accounting alternatives to suggest financial actions
• Prepares profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and other documents
• Audits records to substantiate financial transactions
• Prepares and recommends procedures and policies by maintaining accounting controls
• Coordinates various activities, including audits, new contract award and mentors payroll and finance team members
• Collects and examines account information necessary to reconcile financial discrepancies
• Completes database backups to secure financial information
• Follows internal controls to ensure financial security
• Verifies documentation, requests expenditures, and prepares disbursements
• Researches and interprets accounting regulations and policies to resolve procedural questions
• Advises management on necessary operations to enforce adherence to legal requirements
• Gathers, interprets, and compiles account trends and data to create specialized financial reports
• Ensures client confidentiality by keeping financial information secure
• Review and validate monthly transactions entered all ledgers and subledgers and enter any adjusting entries required
• Manage general ledger and assist month-end and year-end close processes
• Reconcile general ledger account balances, bank statements, and request corrections for any reconciling items
• Gather documentation, prepare reports, assist with budgeting, and assist Finance Director in interpreting complicated financial information for managers, executives, and auditors
• Updating financial system including, contracts, billing, projects, accounts payable and receivables etc according to customer requirements and reporting associated budget amendments
• Extensive experience in project invoicing and billing
• Prepare and update contract and project budgets, financial forecasts, and tax reports.
• Generate and distribute invoices and purchase orders, to customers
• Review contracts and create new projects for government contracts, subcontractor, vendors, etc
• Assist with monitoring receivable income and supporting project managers with collections
• Prepare monthly contract, billing, project summary, A/P & A/R reconciliations and various other reports

Here's what you need: 

• 5-7 years of accounting experience, with at least 2-3 years in a senior accounting role.
• Extensive experience with Deltek software is highly desired
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field; Master’s degree is a plus.
• Through understanding of government contracting and compliance requirements.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.

 

Disclaimer:

The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Candidates possessing the necessary qualifications for the position will be considered.

Lawelawe is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Notice to all Applicants:

Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a comprehensive background verification, inclusive of a criminal record check. Employment may be subject to other background checks, as required by the position.

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