Senior Accountant

Description

 Pueo is known for bringing the best talent and unique tools to every opportunity. Pueo's Parliament (aka workforce) is composed of professionals who are seeking the opportunity to work in a business organization that thrives on career development and independence. In support of mission and professional growth, our Parliament has supported the development of multiple patents, proprietary tools, and applications as well as trademarked processes.

Our organization emphasizes career development across multiple career environments (at the members own pace) and ensures those who contribute broadly are properly rewarded. Pueo has four career environments where every member of the parliament can participate. Each environment has opportunities available for all levels. Opportunities are framed by an employee's desires and capabilities, and we ensure challenges, growth, and unique experiences are available for employees at all levels.

Our Career Environments (Program, Functional, Service, and Leadership) provide numerous opportunities for employees to invest in their personal growth and those things that offer fulfillment. We invest in helping our members create and execute their career development plans. Our Pods (small teams of 5 or less) are comprised of personnel with similar skillsets to ensure mentorship, understanding, and peer support.   

Pueo has a Senior Accountant position in the McLean, VA office.  

Roles and Responsibilities: 

• Provide comprehensive support to the accounting team across all phases of the accounting lifecycle, including daily operations, month-end close, and financial reporting, with a strong focus on compliance and accuracy in a government contracting environment. 

Key Responsibilities: 

•  Manage daily cash flow activities, including bank reconciliations and account monitoring.
• Perform full-cycle Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions. 
• Process payroll in compliance with federal, state, and contractual requirements; ensure timely and accurate quarterly and annual filings. 
• Lead month-end close activities, including account reconciliations, journal entries, and preparation of financial statements. 
• Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). 
• Monitor and respond to inquiries from the accounting inbox in a timely and professional manner.
• Develop, maintain, and improve standard operating procedures (SOPs) for accounting processes.
• Assist with tax planning, preparation, and coordination of annual audits. 
• Reconcile time and expense entries between internal systems and partner platforms, resolving discrepancies as needed.
• Manage onboarding and offboarding processes for employees and contractors within the accounting system, ensuring proper documentation and protocol adherence. 
• Support budget development, forecasting, and ongoing budget monitoring.

Other: 

• Assist in accounting needs of affiliated entities.
• Support ad-hoc data calls
• Register and maintain state business licenses and payroll tax accounts.
• Assist in incurred cost submission and provisional bill rates development

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

Knowledge: 

• Working knowledge of GAAP, FAR and DCAA compliance.
• Experience with Unanet Skills
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with financial reporting tools. 
• Strong communication skills. 
• Self-starter Requiring Minimal Direction 
• Strong Time Management Skills
• Highly Organized. 

Abilities:

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. 
• Maintain strict confidence. 
• Communicate effectively and collaborate across organizational departments.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities

Required:

Certifications: [Not applicable] 

Education:  Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting Finance or related field [As a substitution for a Bachelor’s degree—10 years of experience professionally practicing accounting concepts] 

Other:  

• Minimum 5 Years of Experience in Accounting/Finance Role
• Minimum 2 Years of Experience in Government Contracting
• Minimum 2 Years of Experience in Payroll Processing
• Unanet Financial Experience – Intermediate User
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Experience supporting audits and tax filings is a plus. 

Clearance: [Not applicable]