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Blackwatch International Corporation (Blackwatch), a small business founded in 2010, is a small business dedicated to supporting Federal business and national security objectives. Based in McLean, VA, with offices in Sacramento, CA, Blackwatch invests in innovation and quality for our customers and staff, holding corporate-level ISO 9001:2015, ISO/IEC 27001:2013, and ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018 and CMMI Level 3 certifications. We are a leading provider of information technology (IT) infrastructure, cybersecurity, DevSecOps, data exploitation, and engineering services, specializing in large and complex projects. Blackwatch is dedicated to growth and offers a dynamic working environment with multiple opportunities for advancement.

Position Title: Senior Accountant

Location: McLean, VA (Remote/Hybrid available based on candidate experience)
Employment Type: Full-Time; Exempt
Reports To: Director of Finance

US Citizenship Required: Yes

About Us

We are a rapidly growing government contractor supporting federal agencies across a diverse portfolio of contracts. Due to continued growth and new contract awards, we are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our Finance & Accounting team.

Position Summary

The Senior Accountant plays a critical role in maintaining the financial integrity of the organization through accurate accounting, regulatory compliance, financial reporting, and government contract accounting support. This position is responsible for leading key aspects of the monthly close process, supporting indirect rate management, ensuring compliance with government contracting requirements, and providing financial insight to leadership. The ideal candidate possesses strong government contracting experience, advanced Unanet expertise, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, high-growth environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.

• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.

• Reconcile balance sheet and income statement accounts and investigate variances.

• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements and management reports for executive leadership.

• Support indirect rate calculations, forecasting, monitoring, and variance analysis.

• Assist in the preparation of provisional billing rates, incurred cost submissions (ICE), and annual indirect rate proposals.

• Assist with DCAA audits, incurred cost submissions, annual financial audits, and other government compliance reviews.

• Monitor project setup, labor distribution, revenue recognition, project funding, and contract billing activities.

• Review contract structures and project setup within Unanet to ensure proper accounting treatment and compliance.

• Review accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and billing transactions for accuracy and compliance.

• Support month-end revenue recognition in accordance with GAAP and contract requirements.

• Maintain compliance with GAAP, FAR, CAS, company accounting policies, and internal controls.

• Assist with annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.

• Identify process improvement opportunities and assist with accounting system enhancements and automation initiatives.

• Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and process documentation.

• Mentor junior accounting staff and provide cross-functional support to project managers, contracts, HR, and operations teams.

• Serve as a key resource for accounting and compliance-related questions across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including responsibility for month-end close and financial reporting.

• 3+ years of government contracting accounting experience required.

• Required: Strong working knowledge of Unanet ERP.

• Experience with DCAA compliance, indirect rates, contract accounting, and government contract billing.

• Experience preparing or supporting incurred cost submissions (ICE) preferred.

• Strong knowledge of revenue recognition principles and percentage-of-completion accounting.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and complex financial analysis.

• CPA designation or CPA-track preferred.

• Knowledge of GAAP, FAR, CAS, and government contracting regulations.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams in a remote environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA certification.

• Experience supporting a small-to-mid-sized government contractor in a high-growth environment.

• Experience with contract startup, project setup, and indirect rate management.

• Experience supporting external audits and DCAA reviews.

• Experience with process automation and accounting system implementations or upgrades.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Blackwatch International Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics. Blackwatch participates in E-Verify.