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Accounting Manager
REMOTE
United States
Finance & Accounting
Full time
1179
Description
Sigma Defense Systems is a leading technology company serving the Department of Defense (DoD), providing tactical communications systems and services for digital modernization since 2006. Through our acquisitions of SOLUTE in January 2022 and Sub U Systems in May 2022, we have expanded our software and communications hardware solutions to better support JADC2, C5ISR, SATCOM, and DEVSECOPS for customers in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Space Force.
Through a combination of hardware, software, and industry expertise, we provide a complete portfolio of solutions and services that accelerates information collection and sharing for faster decision making and better mission outcomes.
We are a company of innovative professionals thriving in a highly motivating work environment that fosters creativity and independent thinking. If you are a motivated inidual with a desire to support our service men and women, now is a great time to join Sigma Defense! The Accounting Manager will direct the General ledger and Payroll functions of the Accounting Department to include general ledger, payroll, financial reporting and cost accounting.
The Accounting Manager provides technical expertise and leadership to the accounting team in the areas of financial accounting, cost accounting, GAAP, FAR and CAS. Directs the organization in the development, implementation, and maintenance of accounting, financial and cost accounting processes, systems, and practices. Must be willing to roll-up their sleeves and work issues side-by-side with staff. Must be willing to work extended hours to meet internal and corporate deadlines.
This role has the ability to be fully remote.
Requirements
- Provide leadership and mentorship to the General Ledger and Payroll Accountant(s)
- Manages and directs the general ledger accounting, payroll, accounts payable, timekeeping, project setup functions, billing, and revenue
- Serves as the focal point for all general ledger, payroll, timekeeping, project setup, billing, revenue, accounts payable, monthly close deadlines, and financial reporting (e.g., income statements, balance sheets, financial results).
- Knowledge of JAMIS Prime
- Responsible for ensuring compliance with and consistent application of all relevant accounting and regulatory rules, regulations and Company policies as it relates to the General Ledger and payroll.
- Maintain and ensure compliance with finance and accounting processes, policies and procedures.
- Responsible for supervision of the accounting team
Essential Job Responsibilities (not all-inclusive)
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration.
- Minimum of 6 years of progressive work experience to obtain a comprehensive knowledge of accounting, financial, and accounting practices and procedures.
- Minimum of 6 years of recent and relevant U.S. Government contracting industry experience.
- Significant GAAP expertise and thorough understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Cost Accounting Standards.
- Extensive understanding of indirect cost pool/rate structures.
- Strong management, interpersonal and communication skills; Professional conduct at all times, at all levels. Must be comfortable addressing performance issues if they arise
- Strong analytical skills: ability to analyze and interpret financial data, solve complex accounting problems
- Strong work ethic must be able to prioritize and manage multiple, critical projects simultaneously; must be able to work extended hours to meet monthly internal and corporate deadlines.
- Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
- Excellent Microsoft Excel skills; must be able to quickly manipulate large amounts of data
- U.S. Citizen
- Business Intelligence working knowledge
- JAMIS Prime experience
- Certified Public Accounting (CPA)
Benefits
- 401(k) Match
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and more
- Highly Competitive Salary
- Educational Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays