Senior Accountant

Position/Title:            Senior Accountant

Position Summary:   An exempt position – responsible for all aspects accounting to include general ledger, project billings, accounts receivable, financial statements in Government Contracting environment at Caelum HQ located in Rockville, MD.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare month-end journal entries
• Prepare month-end close activities
• Prepare month-end financial statements
• Record daily cash transactions
• Prepare monthly billings
• Prepare budgets/forecasts and report variances against actual
• Prepare internal reports to facilitate sound management decisions
• Prepare external project reports in accordance with contract deliverables
• Review/Compliance with contractual documents and funding modifications
• Monitor, Analyze and Report contract performance in accordance with government specifications and requirements
• Prepare/Assist contract close-out procedures

Other:

• Seek out opportunities for continuous improvement
• Other related duties as assigned.

Education/Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Three plus years of experience in all aspects of accounting
• Federal Government Contracting; experience in all types of contracts (T&M, CPFF, and FFP), relevant federal regulations, including FAR requirements preferred.
• Working knowledge of Deltek Costpoint and Time & Expense preferred.
• Working knowledge and proficiency in MS Office applications
• Ability to work independently and work with others.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Reporting/Interface Relationships:

• Reports to Caelum’s CFO located at Caelum HQ, Rockville, MD.
• Interfaces on a regular basis externally with customers, vendors, and teaming partners.
• Participate in monthly meetings, and internally interface with other program or project managers, HR, and support group members as needed.

Compensation and Other Financial Considerations at Hire:

• The title is commensurate with candidate’s qualification and experience.
• Base salary is open, depending upon background and experience of successful candidate.
• This position is an incentive-oriented position; in addition to base salary and comprehensive fringe benefits, this position is eligible for incentive compensations directly related to revenues and earnings growth as a result of the candidate’s effort.

An Equal Opportunity Employer:

Caelum is an Equal Opportunity Employer – does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, military status, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, political preference or disability in employment or the provision of service.

Disclaimer:

The preceding job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.