Senior Accountant (EPA)

Location: Fort Worth
Posted on: November 9, 2024

Job Description:

We are currently seeking a professional SENIOR ACCOUNTANT (EPA) for one of our most prestigious clients up in the north Fort Worth, Texas area. This is an immediate need. Please review the job description and requirements below. Qualified candidates should send their resume as a Word document for interview consideration.

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT (EPA) JOB REQUIREMENTS:

* Knowledge of General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) required.

* Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are required (i.e.: Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP and formula creations).

* Must have a Bachelors Degree in Accounting from an accredited university.

* 6+ years of previous accounting experience.

* 2 years in government contract accounting experience is preferred.

* Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Joint Travel Regulations (JTR), and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) a plus.

* Ability to perform data extraction and manipulation, analyze financial data, and generate reports.

* Ability to analyze variances to budgets/forecasts/accruals, explain to management, and create corrective action plan.

* Demonstrate proficiency in finance and accounting relational databases and Microsoft applications.

* Ability to work with numbers and complete assignments with attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.

* Good interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels throughout the organization.

* Ability to organize and prioritize multiple work assignments, work with little supervision, and work well under pressure.

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT (EPA) JOB DESCRIPTION:

* Applies knowledge of accounting principles to activities associated with maintaining ledger accounts and developing financial statements and reports.

* Updates and reviews monthly account reconciliations.

* Assists with internal and/or external audit requests as required.

* Ensures that the internal financial reporting requirements of the company are met.

* Ensures contract invoices are accurate and reconciled for monthly payment.

* Responsible for monthly close and adjusting journal entries.

* Responsible for the follow-up on accounts receivable.

* Point of contact for site and customer support for the financial management organization.

* Audits and prepares reports on the status of the contract.

* Reviews work prepared by others and provides constructive comments and/or suggestions to foster efficiencies and improvements for the department.

* May conduct studies and submit recommendations for improving the organization's accounting processes.

* May serve as a consultant to implement accounting functions during phase-in of a new contract.

* Position may be assigned to a specific targeted business area and may require additional or specific job duties related to assigned function which are not aforementioned. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and will consider all qualified candidates without regard to disability or protected veteran status.

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