Senior GL Accountant
Location: Hybrid - Reston, VA
Hourly Rate: $50.00 - $70.00/hour
Job Type: Contract / Contract to Hire

About the Role

We are in search of a skilled Senior GL Accountant with strong Unanet experience to take on essential accounting duties. This role involves month-end close processes, financial report generation and analysis, general ledger management, local tax filings, and assisting with Accounts Payable data entry. Collaborating closely with the Controller, the successful candidate will contribute significantly to financial reporting and analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct monthly financial close activities, including balance sheet and income statement account reconciliations, journal entries, and accruals.
• Collaborate with the Accounts Payable Specialist to support Accounts Payable functions.
• Manage full-cycle payroll processing and labor reconciliations using Paylocity, a third-party payroll provider.
• Prepare month-end reconciliations for bank accounts, fixed assets, inventory, prepaid expenses, and other assets and liabilities.
• Post journal entries for various accounts as required.
• Assist in the preparation of financial reports and schedules for management and operations.
• Coordinate monthly financial statement reporting, budget variance analysis, and commentary with the Sr. Program Controller.
• Complete various local tax filings including sales and use, personal property, excise, and gross receipts.
• Address and resolve tax notices, conducting necessary research.
• Provide accounting support for ongoing projects ensuring compliance with GAAP.
• Assist in documentation preparation for independent audits and support the independent auditor.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Requirements

• 5-7+ years of accounting experience with a federal contractor, ideally in production and manufacturing environments.
• Thorough understanding of U.S. GAAP.
• Strong expertise in Unanet is required.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office, accounting software, and databases.
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business from an accredited institution.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and strong analytical skills, capable of interpreting and conveying financial information.
• Team-oriented and flexible, able to work closely with all levels of management.
• Focus on business process improvement and the deployment of world‑class processes.
• Ability to perform well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Proactive in initiating process improvements and collaborating across functions.