Senior General Ledger Accountant

Senior General Ledger Accountant

LOCATION: Remote, U.S. (Huntsville, AL / Arlington, VA preferred)

JOB STATUS:Full-time

CLEARANCE:N/A

CERTIFICATION:N/A

TRAVEL:Less than 5%

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Senior General Ledger Accountant.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Minimum bachelor's degree
• Minimum 5 Years of Experience with General Ledger functions and month/year-end close and audits
• Strong analytical and Microsoft Office skills (especially Excel)
• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting principles (GAAP experience preferred)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Experience performing General Ledger and Project Ledger functions for a US Government Contractor in Deltek Costpoint
• Ability to work collaboratively through complex scenarios
• Attention to detail and critical thinking to reconcile accounts and subledgers

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyze complex accounting processes, transactions and account reconciliations during the month-end accounting close cycle.
• Assist the General Ledger Manager and leadership team to develop, implement and maintain internal controls, policies and procedures.
• Assist in preparing monthly internal and external reporting deliverables including providing monthly fluctuation analysis and commentary to finance leadership team for relevant balance sheet accounts.
• Support the annual financial statement audit process performed by the external independent auditors.
• Participate in special projects, ad hoc analysis and reporting as requested by management.
• Identify areas for process improvements, including system enhancements.
• Establish and maintain strong business partnerships with key counterparts in accounting, project control, billing, payroll, FP&A and other functions.