Sr GL Accountant - QinetiQ US

Company Overview:

We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations world-wide. Much of our work contributes to innovative research in the fields of sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR).

 

QinetiQ US’s dedicated experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields all work together to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies. Being a part of QinetiQ US means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend.

 

Why Join QinetiQ US?

 

If you have the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges, then you will experience a unique working environment where innovative teams blend different perspectives, disciplines, and technologies to discover new ways of solving complex problems.  In our diverse and inclusive environment, you can be authentic, feel valued, be respected, and realize your full potential. QinetiQ US will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives.

Position Overview:

QinetiQ US seeks an experienced Senior Accountant who will assist the Controller and Assistant Controller in ensuring completeness and accuracy of the General Ledger. For this position, the successful candidate must have proven organizational and technical skills.   

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for ensuring completeness and accuracy of the general ledger and financial statements including monthly reconciliation of general ledger accounts, resolves found discrepancies and verifies validity of financial transactions
• Plays key role in meeting requirements of monthly accounting close as delineated by company close schedule
• Assists Controller with preparing recurring entries resulting from account reconciliations and adjusting journal entries as needed 
• Assists Program Team with ad hoc requests for cost and expense reconciliations
• Provides GAAP/ FAR and other regulatory guidance to team members 
• Maintains cash reconciliations and sees reconciliation items through to resolution across departments as needed
• Assists with compliance to applicable Government regulations including FAR, CAS and DCAA requirements.
• Supports year-end financial audit and assists in preparation of schedules required by outside auditors.
• Assists with timesheet compliance tasks
• Supports audits or inquiries initiated by DCAA or other third parties and prepares supporting schedules as needed. 
• External Reporting – as directed by Controller- assists with preparation of select parent company required reports and submits requested inputs in an accurate and timely manner  
• Proposes process improvements  
• Assists with documenting standard operating procedures for the Team  
• Assists with review and updates to Accounting policies 
• Special Projects – Work on special projects as workloads allow, including incurred cost submission assistance, GSA fee reporting, and others as identified.
• This position will be a Hybrid position. Candidate is expected to work 3 days per week in office 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience), with 10+ years of progressive accounting experience in support of government contractors, predominantly in manufacturing for government contracts.
• 10 years of experience in accounting support of mid size to large Gov Cons with manufacturing focus
• Must have solid CostPoint experience: not only in the General Ledger module but also with inventory and materials module and manufacturing
• Demonstrated knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles required. 
• Working knowledge of FAR/CAS as well as Service Contract Act requirements 
• Ability to handle a wide range of accounting operations and willingness to perform hands-on work is essential. 
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to work with minimum supervision and must be able to interact with program staff and senior management. 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills required
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills required 
• Proven organization skills and attention to detail is a must.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in People Management
• Blackline experience

 

Company EEO Statement:

 

Accessibility/Accommodation:

If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to staffing@us.QinetiQ.com or call (540) 658-2720 Opt. 4 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.

 

QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.