Senior Accountant with Security Clearance - McLean
19 hours ago

Job description
We have an opportunity for a Senior Account with our premier client in Mclean, VA. They are a highly respected Federal Integrator with Product and Service offerings.Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant with approximately 10 years of progressive accounting experience to support a growing organization that delivers both product-based and professional services offerings. This role requires a strong foundation in general ledger accounting, revenue recognition, and cost accounting, with a solid understanding of federal/GovCon accounting practices. Experience with Unanet is highly preferred; Deltek Costpoint or similar systems are also acceptable.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytically strong, and comfortable working in a dynamic environment that blends commercial and government-contracted work.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain the general ledger, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP
- Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations
- Support revenue recognition for both product sales and services contracts (including time & materials, fixed price, and cost-plus arrangements)
- Track and analyze project costs, labor, and indirect rates, ensuring accurate cost allocation
- Prepare and review financial statements, variance analyses, and management reports
- Support federal/GovCon accounting requirements, including FAR-compliant cost tracking and indirect rate structures
- Assist with audits (financial, DCAA, or other government-related audits as applicable)
- Maintain and optimize accounting processes within Unanet or Deltek Costpoint, including project setup, billing, and reporting
- Collaborate with program managers, finance leadership, and operations to ensure accurate financial reporting
- Support process improvements, internal controls, and documentation initiatives
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Approximately 10 years of accounting experience, preferably in a mixed product and services environment
- Strong understanding of GAAP and general ledger accounting
- Experience with Unanet strongly preferred; Deltek Costpoint or similar ERP systems acceptable
- Advanced proficiency with Excel (pivot tables, lookups, financial modeling)
- Proven experience supporting month-end close and financial reporting
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Highly Desirable Qualifications
- Experience supporting federal government contracts or GovCon organizations
- Experience with SaaS/Software/ARR
- Familiarity with FAR, cost accounting standards, indirect rates, and project-based accounting
- Experience with product revenue recognition alongside professional services billing
- CPA or progress toward CPA (preferred, not required)
- Experience working in growing or evolving organizations
What Success Looks Like in This Role
- Accurate, timely close cycles with minimal rework
- Clear, reliable financial reporting for leadership and program teams
- Strong ownership of accounting processes and ERP data integrity
- Effective collaboration across finance, operations, and program management
- Continuous improvement of accounting workflows and controls
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