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National Radio Astronomy Observatory

Senior Accounting Manager

dunn loring, VA

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National Radio Astronomy Observatory lists this Senior Accounting Manager opportunity in dunn loring, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

National Radio Astronomy Observatory

Title: Senior Accounting Manager

Location: Virtual• AUI Corporate Office, 2650 Park Tower Dr 7th Flr, DUNN LORING, Virginia, United States of America

Requisition Number: 301

Job Family: Fiscal

Pay Type: Salary

Required Education: MGT

Position Description:

Position Summary

This position will be responsible for the daily operation of corporate accounting functions and timely and accurate reporting of all financial results. Assists in financial audit preparation; provides guidance on government regulations pertaining to cost allowability; develops, recommends, and implements accounting policy and procedure; and prepares periodic and special purpose reports. Represents the organization as a prime contact with customers and vendors.

This position will support the Assistant Controller in other projects necessary to strengthen internal controls across the enterprise. Additionally, this position will assist the administration of the Deltek Costpoint accounting system.

What You Will be Doing:

Manage various aspects of daily accounting operations, such as Cash Management, Accounts Payable, Travel/Expense Reporting, Billing, Accounts Receivable, and General Journal Entries

In conjunction with the Assistant Controller, coordinate and leads the company accounting activities and close processes

Support the Assistant Controller in strengthening internal controls, including the administration of Deltek Costpoint, and accounting policy development

Supports the annual external financial audit

Assists in the preparation of the annual Form 990 tax Return and other tax related items

Leads the Travel/Expense Report & Credit Card Reconciliation audits and payment processes

Directs the Accounts Payable process, including managing staff accountants and serving as an escalation point for various vendor issues

Processes, reviews, and post Accounts Payable Vouchers

Processes positive pay and EFT file for uploads to bank

Supervises the vendor set up and maintenance processes

Leads the 1099 process at year end

Manages the weekly billing process within the accounting system

Processes, reviews, and posts Cash Receipts

Prepares Adjusting Journal Entries and supporting documentation

Prepare Monthly Recurring Journal entries and supporting documentation

Prepares monthly workpapers and reconciles to Trial Balance

Reviews workpapers for direct reports and reconciles to Trial Balance

Prepare 1042-S Form to foreign nationals using Glacier (Non-Resident Alien Tax Compliance Software).

Supervises team of 3 Other duties as assigned or required

Work Environment

Work is mission driven, team oriented and typically performed in an office setting within a research or development environment.

Who You Are:

You have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field or an Associate Degree in Accounting and equivalent combination of education and experience.

You have a Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in accounting and government contracting

Minimum 2 years experience using Deltek Costpoint Accounting modules preferred

Minimum 2 years supervisory experience preferred

Competency Summary

High level of competency in Microsoft software products and web-based systems, Visio and SharePoint.

Attention to detail is critical

Highly organized

Excellent communication skills

The ability to work independently or lead in a team environment is essential, as is the ability to work extended hours and travel as required.

Total Rewards:

Associated Universities, Inc. (AUI) offers a comprehensive total rewards package for this position, subject to eligibility requirements. We are committed to serving our employees and their families with an extensive and competitive compensation and benefits package that supports our employees’ overall well-being and career growth.

Compensation

AUI strives to attract and retain dedicated, highly qualified, competent, and motivated employees by offering competitive compensation and recognition for performance.

The starting salary rate of this position is between $127,000 and $135,800 per year. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include; education, experience, skills, competencies, other qualifications of the successful candidate, as well as internal equity and labor market conditions.

Benefits:

AUI’s benefits package addresses the needs of employees and their families with most benefits beginning on the first day of employment. AUI provides excellent paid time off (13 holidays, annual accrual of up to 24 vacation days and 15 sick days, additional time off for doctor/dentist visits, and 8 weeks of paid parental leave). Medical, dental and vision plans are effective on the first day of employment. AUI’s retirement benefit contributes an amount equal to 10 percent of a qualified participant’s base pay with no required employee contribution; we also offer an optional supplemental, tax-deferred plan for employee retirement contributions.

Application Instructions:

Select the “Apply Now” button. Please be prepared to upload your current CV/Resume and a cover letter describing interest and suitability for the position

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

AUI is an equal opportunity employer. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, you may submit your request by sending an email to .

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