Associate - Outsourced Accounting - Government Contracting

Description & Requirements

This role will be supporting the Government Contracting Advisory team in Tysons, VA. However, we are open to this individual sitting in any of our key markets and in certain cases, a full-time virtual employee.

How you will contribute:

• Providing write-up and accounting services which may include recording transactions, bank/credit card reconciliations, payroll, and employee expense reimbursements, maintenance of A/R, A/P, & inventory accounts, answering client questions, etc.

• Assisting with the preparation of monthly financial packages as well as project reports

• Assisting with the month-end and year-end closing process including calculating revenue, unbilled accounts receivable, prepaid, payroll accrual, and accrued expenses

• Preparing balance sheet account reconciliations

• Preparing fixed price, T&M, and CFFP invoices

• Supervising and reviewing the work of interns and junior accountants

• Assisting in the preparation of 1099-Misc filings

• Managing multiple clients concurrently

• Assisting clients with accounting, payroll, and basic software issues

• Communicating with clients clearly and professionally, and establishing and maintaining positive relationships with clients

• Obtaining a working knowledge of research techniques and various research sources

• Developing and applying knowledge of government contract rules and regulations

We are looking for people who have Forward Vision and:

• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential business matters

• Strong sense of professional ethics and judgment

• Reliability and ability to meet deadlines

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS in Accounting is preferred, other business degrees or work experience in Government

• Contracting will be considered

• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures on automated systems

• Knowledge of US GAAP and accrual-based accounting

• Proficiency with MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

• Proficiency in QuickBooks

• Applicants for positions with Forvis Mazars must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 years or more of bookkeeping, client accounting, or accounting services experience

• Public accounting experience

• Proficiency in other accounting software (Procas/Unanet/Deltek)

• Previous Government Contracting accounting experience, knowledge of FAR and DCAA compliance

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