Senior General Ledger Accountant

Senior General Ledger (GL) Accountant

ARS is looking for a Senior General Ledger (GL) Accountant who has a high level of responsibility and attention to detail. This person must have high level of ownership, be able to follow directions, work independently, but also think critically and suggest improvement ideas for the team. This person should be a team player and partner with many teams. Some areas of oversight will include fixed assets, prepaids, benefit accruals and indirect cost accruals.

Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support. Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our career-driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver state-of-the-art results for our mission partners. We firmly believe that prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations, while still obtaining a work / life balance. ARS employees are motivated through our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers.

Responsibilities :

• Actively participate in the monthly close process, including preparing journal entries, maintaining GL reconciliation files, and meeting closing deadlines.
• Prepares month-end adjusting entries for their assigned areas of
• Performs account reconciliations as required
• Ensure that balance sheet reconciliations are completed in a timely and accurate
• Assists with the audit requests for government compliance audits and annual audit of financial
• Assisting with quarter-, year-end close process and financial reporting
• Contributing to the development of new or amended accounting systems, programs, and
• Resolving accounting issues in an efficient and effective
• Performing other accounting duties and supporting other team members as required or assigned and opportunities to learn and grow
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements :

All positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check. This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities. This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans and requires affirmative action by covered contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans. Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.