Senior Accountant (Manufacturing / Gov't Contracting experience required)

Are you a meticulous financial professional ready to make an impact at the core of a forward-thinking tech and engineering company? We are on the lookout for a dynamic Senior Accounting Specialist to drive financial clarity, precision, and transformation as we grow—and as we shift from Deltek to Epicor in a company-wide ERP upgrade. If you thrive on process improvement, love digging into the details, and have a passion for systems that actually make sense, we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Tackle : Master the Numbers :

Ensure every dollar has its place—review, reconcile, and fine-tune accounts receivable / payable transactions.

Deliver clean, sharp financial reports that leadership can rely on.

Audit journal entries and general ledger activity to keep everything crisp and compliant.

Align major expenses with the right projects, contracts, or operational budgets.

Oversee depreciation and maintain a steady rhythm of monthly reconciliations, including payroll-linked entries.

Champion Payroll Integrity :

Own the bi-monthly payroll cycle from start to finish—no surprises, no errors.

Validate time-off balances, onboard new hires into the system, and ensure W-2s and 941s are accurate and timely.

Keep compliance top-of-mind while managing employee data and pay structures.

Be the Go-To Financial Analyst :

Build insightful corporate and program-specific financial reports.

Provide variance and trend analysis to guide smarter decisions.

Support budget planning and operational reviews with real-time financial insights.

Lead Our ERP Evolution :

Take the reins on our Epicor ERP rollout—your mission for the first six months.

Work hand-in-hand with cross-functional teams to move data, test configurations, and align financial workflows.

Monitor side-by-side operations between Epicor and Deltek to ensure a seamless handoff.

Create new reporting tools and dashboards to support post-implementation visibility.

Safeguard legacy data while helping the team transition smoothly into the new ecosystem.

What You Bring to the Table :

A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.

At least five years of hands-on accounting experience—bonus points for work in aerospace, defense, or high-tech manufacturing.

Fluency in GAAP and a solid grasp of how numbers power strategic decisions.

Exposure to ERP systems like Deltek, Epicor, or similar platforms.

Advanced Excel skills and a nose for financial trends and outliers.

High attention to detail and a natural sense of ownership.

Great communication chops—you’ll be working with technical and non-technical teams alike.