Accounting Manager, Federal Contracts recruitment

Specific Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee all aspects of the contract payroll process.  Coordinate with the Business Manager as required for corporate reporting and accountability.

• Manage and provide guidance to all Accounting Department staff members including training needs, performance evaluations, etc.  Ensure all staff members are up to date on any new corporate policies or procedures.

• Utilize a computerized accounting system that will monitor and control expenditures in accordance with government and corporate guidelines.

• Prepare and assemble financial information as required for periodic audits.

• Prepare financial forecasts and analysis to provide information to Senior Management personnel so that they can make programmatic decisions.

• Plan and coordinate the timely and accurate preparation of weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports required by the government as well as the corporate office. 

• Review employee paychecks post processing for audit purposes and as a monitoring function for unusual deductions, fraudulent time reporting and other related inaccuracies.

• Supervise all accounts payable processes and personnel..  At the direction of the Business Manager, assist with the authorization of fund transfers into the accounts payable cash account and the assurance that the disbursement of company funds is for valid services performed.

• Track open payables to monitor what is to be paid and when.  As directed by the Business Manager, authorize all cash disbursements and check signatures.

• Monitor, prepare, and/or review the following activities as required for submittal in coordination with the Business Manager and set schedules:

Ø  General ledger reconciliations for assigned balance sheet accounts.

Ø  Monthly inventory issuance journal entry.

Ø  Monthly depreciation expense journal entry.

Ø  Monthly insurance expense journal entry.

Ø  Monthly labor accrual journal entry.

Ø  Monthly labor accrual journal entry.

Ø  All contract invoices – paper and electronic.

• In coordination with the Business Manager, review and approve all supporting schedules and associated journal entries prior to posting.

• Monitor and approve other A/P, P/R and GL oversight functions.

• Review accounts receivable billing for the project.  Provide support and analysis as required for all billings, disbursements and labor generated by this project.

• Work directly with the customer to establish proper procedures for invoice submittals (paper electronic) and discrepancy resolution. Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of all contract invoices.

• Create all Job Cost Codes and Job Cost Reports.  Prepare Financial Reports on the status of the Project (i.e. Labor Cost Report and Project Cost Analysis).

• Review each accounts payable check auditing for correct address, vendor and negative checks. Notify the accounts payable technician of any discrepancies.

• Maintain all financial records in full compliance with corporate/federal regulations in an organized manner.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Prepare all check requests and fund transfers for review and approval by the Business Manager.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Prepare all check requests and fund transfers for review and approval by the Business Manager.

• Maintain all financial records in full compliance with corporate/federal regulations in an organized manner.

• Performs other duties as assigned.


Job Requirements, Mandatory: 

• High school graduate or equivalent

• A minimum of ten (10) years experience in an accounting or finance position or Six (6) years of experience with a business or business related Bachelor’s degree

• A minimum of four (4) years of the experience in a direct supervisory capacity managing, motivating, and overseeing staff members with responsibility for accounting compliance

• A minimum of five (5) years of the experience utilizing a computer based accounting system similar in size and complexity to Lawson or Deltek for payroll, data entry, processing, inquiry, and reporting

• Three (3) years of the experience above in direct support of a federal contract subject to “Federal Cost Accounting Standards”

• Must be able to operate all office equipment including but not limited to: telephones, copy machines, fax machines, printers, and computers

• Good working knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite programs, including but not limited to:  Word, Power-point, Excel and Access

• Ten key by touch with full accuracy

Job Requirements, Preferred:

• Masters Degree in related field, CPA or other accounting or finance professional certification

• Fifteen (15) years experience with ten (10) years in a supervisory or management role

• Working knowledge of Service Contract Act, union, and/or Davis Bacon Act requirements

• Expert knowledge in Federal CAS (cost accounting standards) requirements

CGSI offers a tremendous opportunity for you -- the chance to succeed with a solid, stable company that provides world-class services to the top companies in the U.S. and abroad.

CGSI offers a wage and benefits package including Medical, Dental, Time Off with Pay, 401K, and much more.

CGSI is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer that values diversity in the workplace. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

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