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Akima · 1 month ago

Senior Accountant – General Ledger

Herndon, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Akima is a global enterprise and federal contractor, committed to supporting their shareholder communities in Alaska. They are seeking a Senior Accountant - General Ledger who will manage and reconcile balance sheet accounts for over 60 legal entities, ensuring compliance with GAAP and internal policies while supporting month-end close and financial reporting processes.

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Responsibilities

Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for 60+ legal entities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with GAAP and internal policies

Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements

Ensure proper consolidation of subsidiary financials, including intercompany eliminations and variance analysis

Manage accounting for operating and finance leases, including journal entries, leased asset lifecycle tracking, and maintenance of lease schedules in compliance with ASC 842

Perform updates for additions, disposals, and transfers of leased assets

Reconcile various payroll tax related accounts

Identify process issues and present recommendations and root cause analysis on how to improve operations

Query and manage large data sets with the ability to summarize results and identify patterns amongst numerous transactions

Partner with the payroll team to help them understand the implications of their processes and present solutions that will improve the team’s performance

Perform reconciliation of due-to/due-from accounts and Intercompany Work Orders (IWOs), resolving discrepancies efficiently

Ensure accuracy and transparency in intercompany transactions and balances

Coordinate intercompany transactions and reporting with NANA parent company

Prepare audit schedules and respond to inquiries to support annual audits and internal reviews

Maintain and enhance internal controls, ensuring adherence to SOX or other regulatory frameworks as applicable

Coordinate with IT and finance systems teams to implement enhancements, troubleshoot issues, and optimize ERP functionality

Identify and lead initiatives to streamline accounting processes and improve operational efficiency

Provide guidance and support to accounting staff and cross-functional teams

Collaborate with Facility, Tax, Treasury, and Operations to provide financial insights and support business decisions

Contribute to strategic initiatives, including system implementations, reorganizations, and M&A integration

Perform ad hoc financial analysis and reporting as needed

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

US GAAPLease AccountingFinancial ReportingExcel ProficiencyProcess ImprovementPayroll AccountingAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadership SkillsProject Management

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Strong Excel skills with proficiency in financial modelling. Ability to summarize and reconcile large amounts of data using formulas such as SUMIFS, MATCH, and XLOOKUP. Proficient user of Excel pivot tables

Minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience in accounting

Strong knowledge of US GAAP, lease accounting (ASC 842), financial reporting, and accounting principles

Understanding of payroll accounting including gross pay, taxes, and benefits

Proven ability to manage complex projects, and drive process improvements

Detail-oriented, excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills

Ability to manage to strict deadlines for month-end close and year-end audit

Communication and interpersonal skills