What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior General Ledger Accountant position at Astrion?
Overview
Oasis Systems is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of any legally protected characteristic including, but not limited to, race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, age, medical condition, military veteran status or on the basis of physical handicap which, with reasonable accommodation, render the application to satisfactorily perform the job available.
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.
Oasis Systems is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of any legally protected characteristic including, but not limited to, race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, age, medical condition, military veteran status or on the basis of physical handicap which, with reasonable accommodation, render the application to satisfactorily perform the job available.