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Senior Accountant, General Ledger

Senior Accountant, General Ledger

Trident Systems IncFairfax, VA, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title : Senior Accountant, General Ledger

Requisition ID : 1664

Position Location : Fairfax, Virginia (onsite)

Position Reports to : Controller

Supervises Others : No

At Trident Systems, we believe in the power of using strong engineering principles to drive innovation and solve complex problems. We foster a culture of rigorous engineering and continuous improvement, leveraging the full knowledge of our organization through collaborative product development processes that include design and peer reviews. We combine our expertise in space electronics with right-sized development processes to create innovative, high-performance space-based electronic systems that meet our customers' evolving needs.

We are a mission partner supporting DoD, Intelligence Community, and Civil space customers. We develop complex, radiation effects mitigated, designs that balance competing requirements in modern space programs, delivering cutting-edge solutions that enable our customers to achieve more in space.

Position Summary

The Senior Accountant, General Ledger will support accounting activities as assigned for the company. This individual will ensure the accurate financial reporting, and compliance with relevant laws and regulations. This role will also assist in day-to-day accounting General entries and reconciliations, month-end and year-end closing.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily accounting functions, including accounts payable, general ledger, accounts receivable and bank reconciliations.
  • Perform monthly reconciliations of various G / L accounts to ensure timely and accurate period close; Review team member reconciliations and support associated journal entries.
  • Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
  • Lead and support monthly and year-end close processes, including preparation of journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
  • Ensure accurate revenue recognition in accordance with GAAP and applicable government contract terms (T&M, CPFF, FFP).
  • Apply and monitor indirect cost rates (Fringe, Overhead, G&A, etc.) in alignment with provisional billing rates and Incurred Cost Submissions (ICS).
  • Assist in preparation of Incurred Cost Submission.
  • Demonstrate the ability to research and support the resolution of variances and discrepancies identified during transaction processing and reconciliations.
  • Assist with the preparation of year-end audit workpapers and tax filings.
  • Reconcile and maintain the general ledger, ensuring all transactions are properly recorded and classified.
  • Ensure compliance with FAR, CAS, company policies, and internal controls.
  • Assist in the preparation of tax returns, including sales tax, income tax, and other state and local filings.
  • Ensure that the payroll system and accounting systems are properly integrated and aligned.
  • Assist in the development and implementation of new financial processes
  • Perform other duties as required or requested by management.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience / combined education)
  • At least 6 years of experience in accounting and payroll, with a focus on senior-level responsibilities.
  • Experience with payroll software (e.g., ADP).
  • Experience with accounting principles, tax laws, and payroll regulations.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other accounting software.
  • Analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Microsoft Navision / Business Central experience
  • Experience with Concur
  • Payroll certifications (e.g., Certified Payroll Professional) and / or CPA designation are a plus.
  • Benefits

    Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including but not limited to :

  • Health benefits
  • Medical

  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Basic life with AD&D
  • Short term disability
  • Long term disability
  • Ancillary (Voluntary life with AD&D, accident, critical illness, hospital, and pet)
  • Spending accounts (HSA, FSA, and DCFSA)
  • Paid time off
  • Holidays
  • 401(k) (including company match)
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Leaves (Parental, maternity, and military)
  • Annual discretionary bonus (for eligible roles)
  • Trident Systems reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

    Trident Systems is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment 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. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact recruiting@tridsys.com .

    Pay Transparency : The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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