Job Description
About the Role
The Senior Accountant is responsible for executing and overseeing core general ledger accounting activities with a high degree of accuracy, analytical rigor, and timeliness in support of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting processes. This role requires strong GAAP knowledge and experience managing complex accounting activities, reconciliations, accruals, and financial analyses within a dynamic business environment. The Senior Accountant will work closely with the Accounting Manager, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Program Finance, and operational teams to ensure the integrity of financial data and compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform and review general ledger accounting activities, ensuring accuracy and adherence to monthly close timelines.
- Prepare, review, and post journal entries in accordance with GAAP, company policies, and internal controls.
- Lead monthly and quarterly balance sheet reconciliations, including investigation and resolution of variances and unusual transactions.
- Analyze financial data and account activity to ensure completeness, accuracy, and proper classification of transactions.
- Support preparation of monthly financial statements, reporting packages, and audit support schedules.
- Assist with the month-end and year-end close processes, including accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, and other complex accounting areas.
- Collaborate closely with Accounts Payable, Payroll, Program Finance, and other departments to ensure accurate and timely recording of transactions.
- Review and monitor corporate credit card activity and compliance with company policies.
- Support external audits, internal audits, and compliance reviews by preparing supporting documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and efficiencies.
- Assist with implementation and enhancement of accounting systems, processes, and reporting capabilities.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, GAAP, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field required.
- 5–7 years of progressive financial accounting experience with strong general ledger and financial reporting background.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and standard accounting practices.
- Experience preparing and reviewing complex account reconciliations, accruals, and journal entries.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
- Experience working with ERP systems; Unanet experience is strongly preferred.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Previous experience in the defense industry and familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) is a plus.
Preferred Attributes
- Self-starter with strong ownership mentality and ability to work independently.
- Demonstrated experience supporting monthly and annual financial close processes.
- Strong understanding of internal controls and financial reporting requirements.
- Ability to analyze accounting issues and recommend practical process improvements.
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.
- Strong organizational and documentation skills with a focus on continuous improvement.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $90,000.00 to $110,000.00
The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors, such as but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions.
STR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston, MA, Arlington, VA, near Dayton, OH, Melbourne, FL, and Carlsbad, CA. We specialize in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security in: cyber; next generation sensors, radar, sonar, communications, and electronic warfare; and artificial intelligence algorithms and analytics to make sense of the complexity that is exploding around us.
STR is committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members. Our work is challenging, and we go home at night knowing that we pushed the envelope of technology and made the world safer.
STR is not just any company. Our people, culture, and attitude along with their unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives put us on a trajectory to change the world. We can’t do it alone, though - we need fellow trailblazers. If you are one, join our team and help to keep our society safe! Visit us at www.str.us for more info.
STR is an equal opportunity employer. We are fully dedicated to hiring the most qualified candidate regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process, email us at appassist@str.us and provide your contact info.
Pursuant to applicable federal law and regulations, positions at STR require employees to obtain national security clearances and satisfy the requirements for compliance with export control and other applicable laws.
