Senior Accountant

Arcfield was purpose-built to protect the nation and its allies through innovations in digital transformation, space mission engineering and launch assurance, miniaturized sensors and satellites, advanced modeling and simulation, cybersecurity, and conventional and hypersonic missile support. Headquartered in Chantilly, VA with 16 global offices, Arcfield employs more than 1,500 engineers, analysts, IT specialists, and other professionals with more than 60 years of collective proven experience supporting missions in cyber and space defense, space exploration, hypersonic and nuclear deterrence and warfighter readiness. Visit arcfield.com for more details.

Arcfield is looking for an experienced Senior Accountant with a passion for making an impact to join our team. To be successful in this role, you should be a self-starter eager to own your processes and drive meaningful changes in the department. The ideal team member should be comfortable working in a dynamic environment and possess the ability to conduct a wide array of accounting duties and take the lead on projects, as needed.

• Develop, manage and maintain schedules and prepare account reconciliations for various accounts including, but not limited to, intercompany (to include newly-acquired entities), accrued payroll and benefits, leases, and income taxes.
• Perform month-end and year-end closing procedures.
• Prepare and refine reconciliation of payroll liability accounts and resolve discrepancies with process owners.
• Monitor intercompany activity and prepare month-end reconciliations and eliminations.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet and income statement flux analysis.
• Update and develop process documentation for assigned tasks, including recommendations for process improvements.
• Comply with and enforce all company policies, procedures and instructions.
• Work cross-departmentally to resolve issues as they arise.
• Support the accounting team on special projects, as needed.

Required Experience:

• 5+ years of accounting experience, or 3+ years of Big 4 public accounting experience
• Experience with government contracting

Preferred Experience:

• 2+ years of Deltek Costpoint experience
• Experience with ASC 606 and ASC 842
• Familiarity with SaaS

Required Skills:

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to change in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Organized, reliable, and personable
• Produce timely, high-quality work
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and operational accounting
• Exceptional work ethic and commitment to organizational success
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite with strong working knowledge of Excel
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, & presentation)

Educational and Certification Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
• Certified Public Accountant highly preferred

EEO

Arcfield proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, status as a Disabled Veteran, Recently Separated Veteran, Active-Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veteran, Armed Forces Services Medal, or any other characteristic protected by law.