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Digital Prospectors Staff Accountant in Lexington, Massachusetts
Staff Accountant
Lexington, MA
Job Type: Contract
Recruiter: Kelsey Walsh (https://digitalprospectors.com/our-team/kelsey-walsh)
Phone: 6036374088
Position: Staff Accountant
Location: Lexington, MA (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)
Length: 9 months
Covid Requirements: N/A
Job Description:
Our client is looking for an experiencedStaff Accountant with a strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices. The Staff Accountant will be responsible for interpreting accounting data, assessing reports, and recommending action to be taken.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (but not limited to):
Participate in the monthly accounting and closing processes by generating various journal entries, preparing required reconciliations, and analytically reviewing specific general ledger accounts for accuracy and proper valuation.
Support various audit activities (PwC, Internal Audit, and DCAA) including assigning requests to other staff, preparing and or reviewing supporting documentation and schedules, tracking audit deliverables and issues, and management reviews and statuses.
Support the research of accounting guidance, company policy, and other guidance to model, document, and implement new accounting practices and activities.
Interpret company policies, federal regulations, and other guidance to determine allowability and allocability of costs to the company’s prime contract and present recommendations to management.
Monitor and analyze accounting data and support the production of financial reports or statements for internal management, company locations, and external customers, as needed (includes tax and government reporting).
Support Accounting’s process improvement initiatives, including improvements to internal documentation and procedures, process standardization, automation, quarter and year-end close, and internal control improvements.
Support the implementation and upgrade of financial systems.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
Minimum of five years’ experience in Accounting or related discipline.
Strong knowledge and experience with GAAP accounting.
Prior accounting experience in ERP software solutions.
A solid understanding of financial and government processes with strong assessment skills.
Ability to demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment and meet deadlines.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Product including strong Excel skills.
Knowledge and experience with SAP.
Proficiency with computer-based financial management tools is desired.
Experience with Department of Defense contracts or regulations (OMB, FAR, and DFARs) is a plus.
Experience with DCAA and external audits is preferred.
Experience developing and implementing process improvements is desired.
Due to the nature of the work, an active Secret clearance is required.
POST-OFFER BACKGROUND CHECK IS REQUIRED. Digital Prospectors is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Digital Prospectors affirms the right of all individuals to equal opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment.
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