KMEA is a project management, environmental, energy, engineering and sustainability consulting company providing professional services with the Federal Government as well as the commercial sector. We are seeking an experienced, full-time Associate Director of Accounting to for our Finance/Accounting department.

The Associate Director is an experienced, mission-driven individual with a passion to ensure compliance and consistency in adhering to U.S. Government accounting regulations. The position will be responsible for maintaining and monitoring the current accounting systems, policies, and procedures across the business unit for compliance.

YOU MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Federal Governmental accounting experience with professional services.
• Work experience with or for the DCAA, DCMA, FAR, and other Federal regulations.

Major Responsibilities:

• Experience and working knowledge of DCAA, DCMA, FAR, CAS, GAAP and other regulations specific to government contracting for professional services.
• Reconciliation of GL accounts and preparation of monthly financial statements.
• Primary interface with Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA), Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) and other government representatives
• Overseeing and supporting A/R, A/P, payroll activities to ensure accuracy, and timeliness of invoice entry.
• Willingness to roll up sleeves and do the work vs. manage.
• Working liaison with all departments to ensure ongoing communications in all areas.
• Preparing accounting-related entries to numerous registers, journals, and logs, including check register logs, and transactions journals to ensure reconciliation of accounts.
• Preparing and submitting state excise and sales and use tax returns.
• Evaluate and ensure ERP compliance with government standards.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of finance/accounting experience with US Federal contracting for professional services.
• Must have experience working in a government contractor accounting environment with an understanding of FAR/DCAA/DCMA standards.
• Knowledge utilizing PIEE operating system preferred.
• Demonstrated willingness to roll up sleeves to and do the work vs. manage while building out the function.
• Strong oral and written communication skills are necessary, as is the ability to cultivate critical inter- and intra-departmental working relationships, foster an environment of cooperation and trust, and effectively meet deadlines while providing a high level of customer service.
• Must be well versed in the regulations around the Cost Accounting Standards and application to comply with these standards.
• Experience with government accounting software, such as Deltek/Procas, is desirable.
• Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP and IIA Standards
• Strong operational capability and sense of urgency to drive completion and achievement of annual departmental initiatives.
• Must be extremely detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy.
• Proficiency in MS Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Must pass a drug test, credit and financial check, a MVR check, education verification, and criminal background check.
• Must provide proof of COVID 19 vaccination (first-two doses).

Company Summary

TOP REASONS TO WORK WITH US:

• Safety: The goal of the KMEA safety team is zero incidents. In support of this goal, at KMEA safety takes precedence over expediency.
• People: We value everyone’s role and collaborate to produce the best results.
• Integrity and Ethics: We say what we mean and do what we say.
• Outstanding Customer Satisfaction: Outstanding customer satisfaction established our reputation and secures our future.
• Innovation: We embrace change as an opportunity, not as a threat.
• Profitability Controlled: Sustainable profitable growth allows us to provide financial security for our employees and their families and to give back to the community.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:

KMEA is a project management, environmental, energy, engineering and sustainability consulting company providing professional engineering, scientific, and technical services to our clients throughout the United States and internationally. With technical centers throughout the country KMEA’s award-winning services include Major Program Management, Environmental Remediation, Environmental Engineering & Consulting Services, Energy, Engineering (A/E), Sustainability, Staff Augmentation and Third-party Inspection Services.

The goal of KMEA is simple - to provide superior client services and advocacy to cost-effectively manage our clients' environmental, energy, engineering, and sustainability issues. Since its founding in 1996, KMEA's outstanding performance is testimony to our commitment and dedication to our customers.

KMEA offers a full range of benefits, including 99% employer-paid medical plan for employees; dental and vision plans; flexible spending account (FSA) for pre-tax medical, dental and vision products and services and dependent care; a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan; Company-paid group life insurance; supplemental voluntary term life (VTL) policy with a guaranteed issue benefit; and 401(k) plan with a generous Company match and vesting plan.

Proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required or an approved accommodation for a disability/medical condition as required by federal, state, provincial, or local mandates or customer requirements.

KMEA is a federal contractor and qualified Military Veterans, and other Qualified Protected Class candidates are encouraged to apply.

EOE STATEMENT:

KMEA is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, hairstyle (including Afros, braids, twists, cornrows and dreadlocks), religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions) sex stereotype, gender identity or gender expression or transgender (including whether or not you are transitioning or have transitioned) and sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, marital status or registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance or regulation.

Reasonable Accommodation:

KMEA will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. A request for a reasonable accommodation may be made at any time during the application or hiring process or while employed by KMEA.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES: Please note that KMEA does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, KMEA will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, KMEA explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of KMEA.