Senior Accountant

Position Information:

BreakForth Solutions, Inc (BSi), an 8 (a) Woman-Owned Small Business, is a Technology and Professional Services firm specializing in responding to and resolving complex requirements for government agencies, contractors, and commercial organizations. BSi provides focused services within our core competencies of Engineering and Integration, Data Analytics, and Professional Services Solutions.

BreakForth Solutions is seeking a Sr. Accountant to join our team of professional results-oriented staff who will provide comprehensive financial business management support. The ideal candidate will have proven industry experience as an accountant, preferably in a senior role within a Federal Contracting environment. The Sr. Accounting Manager serves as a vital member of the internal corporate staff and works closely with the CFO, Executive Team, and Operations Teams. The Senior Accounting Manager will manage, execute, and evaluate day-to-day financial activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Execute diverse accounting and finance duties in a Unanet accounting systems environment.
• Process and analyze monthly customer invoices while accurately invoicing all billable costs.
• Process monthly vendor invoices.
• Analyze and post monthly accruals and other adjusting entries.
• Enter new projects and modifications in Unanet.
• Serve as lead for Time and Labor in Unanet; provide direct support to the project teams on time and labor issues, including subcontractors.
• Prepare labor reconciliations for review and posting of labor.
• Enter new hires and process terminations within Unanet.
• Process payroll using ADP Workforce Now in a timely and efficient manner, including the production of health and welfare statements for Service Contract Act personnel.
• Work directly with the CFO to develop the annual budget to maximize revenue and identify potential areas of cost savings.
• Provide recommendations to improve systems and procedures and initiate corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, government regulations, and accounting principles.
• Provide comprehensive accounting updates to the Executive Team.
• Help develop and support short- and long-term operational strategies.

Education/Skills/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 7 years' experience in Accounting in a Federal Contracting environment; 12 years' experience can be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Extensive knowledge of the practices and principles of government contracts accounting budgeting, cash management, contract management, and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Well-versed in FAR, CAS, and general compliance.
• Experience with Unanet and ADP Workforce Now.
• Be able to process semi-monthly payroll using ADP Workforce Now.
• Progressive experience as a self-starter with the ability to effectively execute coordination activities, make independent and sound judgments and decisions, and identify gaps in existing processes and documentation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, including Word; Excel; PowerPoint; Outlook; Teams; SharePoint; proficient in Adobe Acrobat Professional and other relevant software.
• Possess and demonstrate excellent and professional oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent time and priority management skills with proven experience meeting tight deadlines; ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to react to project and organizational adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently.
• Ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines by implementing analytical and problem-solving capabilities to maintain multiple project schedules.
• Able to collaborate and interact with internal and external stakeholders effectively and professionally; must be a team player, be hands-on, and take ownership of projects.
• Exceptional customer service skills; ability to share and alleviate concerns and conflicts in a proof-positive manner and provide effective solutions, resulting in positive outcomes.
• Exceptional analytical and listening skills; willingness to learn new concepts.
• Must be detail-oriented and possess critical thinking, focused leadership, and time management skills.

Company-wide Accountabilities:

• Work closely with the President and CEO, and CFO to support financial objectives.
• Hold company and client information in strict confidence and do not communicate outside the company.
• All work objectives must be performed in accordance with all government laws, regulations, ordinances, and court rulings in those jurisdictions in which the company operates.
• Execute work requirements in accordance with company policies and standards inherent in all position contracts, system action plans, employee manuals, ongoing policy memoranda, and facilities.
• Notify the President/CEO of any issues to be resolved or deadlines that cannot be met prior to the due date.
• Bring to the attention of the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) any problems with systems so the system can be improved, repaired, or replaced.

Effectively work remotely, per an exempt, 40-hour/week schedule, Monday - Friday, with a willingness to adjust when position requirements warrant the additional time to be completed in accordance with corporate objectives and deadlines.

• Be willing to participate in in-office meetings (Centreville, VA location), when necessary to meet corporate objectives, and to attend training, corporate meetings, and off-site meetings/gatherings.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision in an "all-hands" environment and be a kind, collaborative team member, operating with the highest levels of integrity and honesty.
• Be willing to provide and expect great results!

BreakForth Solutions Incorporated is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other basis covered by applicable law.