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Are you looking for a Challenge? Looking for an innovative organization and the opportunity to learn and grow professionally? We can help! Terrestris Global Solutions is seeking a highly motivated Senior Accountant to support our corporate accounting operations in Woodbridge, Virginia.

I've never heard of Terrestris. What do you do?

At Terrestris, we leverage technology to create better mission outcomes through better human performance. We form strong client and team relationships through transparency and strive to create an environment where our team can let their excellence shine through. By finding, developing, and incorporating new ideas, we provide memorable services. Rooted in the USMC values of honor, courage, and commitment, Terrestris seeks to deliver extraordinary value to the American people by helping the Government become more efficient and effective.

So, what will the Senior Accountant at Terrestris do?

The Senior Accountant will play a critical role in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with government contracting requirements, overseeing accounting operations, and supporting month-end and year-end close processes. This position will serve as a key resource for Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and Treasury functions while collaborating with external CPA firms and internal stakeholders.

What does a typical day look like for the Senior Accountant?

You will:

General Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Review and approve accounts payable transactions, payroll entries, cash receipts, journal entries, and customer invoices.
• Manage month-end and year-end close activities, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare, review, and post journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Maintain the contract backlog schedule and support financial forecasting efforts.
• Assist with preparation of financial reports and management analyses.

Treasury Management

• Process vendor payments through ACH and wire transfers.
• Oversee bank account reconciliations and corporate credit card reconciliations.
• Monitor daily banking activity, including Positive Pay and ACH transactions, to mitigate fraud risks
• Apply cash receipts and reconcile customer accounts.

Government Contract Accounting & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with company accounting policies and applicable government contracting regulations.
• Support accounting activities related to federal contracts, indirect cost allocations, and contract billing.
• Coordinate and maintain state business registrations and compliance requirements.
• Assist with audit requests and documentation preparation.

Payroll, AP, and AR Oversight

• Provide oversight and guidance for Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll functions.
• Serve as backup support for AP, AR, and Payroll processing as needed.
• Review and reconcile annual W-2 and 1099 reporting with accounting and payroll systems.

Tax & External Reporting

• Coordinate with external CPA firms regarding corporate tax filings, estimated tax payments, PTET filings, and other compliance requirements.
• Support annual tax reporting and audit activities.
• Ensure accurate maintenance of financial records and supporting documentation.

What qualifications do you look for?

You might be the professional we're looking for if you have:

Required Qualifications

• Authorization to permanently work in the United States without sponsorship
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• 3+ years of experience supporting federal government contractors.
• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Experience with DCAA-compliant accounting environments.
• Knowledge of FAR, CAS, and government contract accounting principles.
• Experience managing month-end and year-end close processes.
• Experience with Paylocity payroll processing and payroll tax reporting.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Enterprise or similar accounting systems.
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint accounting system
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and financial reporting.
• Familiarity with multi-state business registrations and tax compliance.
• Experience with indirect rate calculations and incurred cost submissions.
• Experience performing bank reconciliations, treasury functions, and cash management.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or CPA candidate.
• Experience supporting annual financial statement audits.

What kind of benefits does Terrestris Offer?

We offer outstanding benefits including health, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category.

Terrestris is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

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