Senior Accountant Job McLean area,Virginia USA,Accounting

Position: SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

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/Gov Con 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/Gov Con 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 Gov Con 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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