The Senior Staff Accountant manages general ledger activities, account reconciliations, and month-end close processes. They also oversee end-to-end billing and payroll processing while ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
The Senior Staff Accountant manages general ledger activities, performs account reconciliations, supports day-to-day operations and month-end close, and ensures compliance with accounting standards. This position is remote and reports to the Assistant Controller.
Duties and Responsibilities
Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data
Lead and support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
Prepare AdHoc reports and supporting schedules (billing schedules, aging reports, and monthly billing summaries for management)
Oversee and manage the end-to-end billing process to ensure timely and accurate invoicing
Manage end-to-end payroll processing for all employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, tax, and labor laws
Prepare and file payroll tax returns and related regulatory reports (e.g., W-2s, 941s)
Prepare and post journal entries for accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, and other routine transactions
Monitor aging and follow up on outstanding items
Recommend and implement improvements to accounting processes and systems
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
Ensure compliance with GAAP, GASB and internal accounting policies and procedures
Coordinate with internal and external parties to resolve the issue at hand
Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and responding to audit inquiries
Qualifications
Minimum of 3 years of professional accounting experience, preferably in corporate accounting or government contracting.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or CMA certification preferred.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across departments.
In-depth knowledge of US GAAP, Cost Accounting Standards, and FAR
Knowledge of Indirect rates, rate pools, and allocations
Strong Excel experience (VLOOKUP's, pivots ...etc.) and Microsoft Office Suite products
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with keen attention to detail.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Customer Service oriented.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
PCI Federal (PCIF) and its subsidiaries are an equal-opportunity employer. PCIF does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, national origin, religion, marital status, sexual orientation or identity, Veterans or Disability status.
Preference may be extended to qualified Native American Indian candidates in accordance with applicable federal law.
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