Principal Accountant

Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact with various levels of management.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to analyze and evaluate procedures and work processes to exercise appropriate judgment in establishing priorities and work methods.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and to deal effectively and courteously with others; ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment both inside and outside the department.
Ability to handle a variety of circumstances with poise, tact and diplomacy and in a confidential manner.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. Two years of relevant experience may be substituted for one year of a degree.
8 years of job-related experience or equivalent.
US Citizenship is REQUIRED.

Ensure appropriate financial presentation for internal and external reporting of selected programs including: Revenue recognition for Government contracts based on Estimates at Completion, Profit and Loss analysis, Contract Performance analysis, Balance Sheet review.
Audit financial data for selected programs.
Ensure Compliance with GAAP, FAR, CAS, SOX, contract, and corporate policies and procedures.
Support Internal and External Audits.
Interact with finance team, management, program personnel, contracts, pricing, other internal departments, and external auditors.
Document procedures and best practices.
Ensure appropriate flow and recognition of financial data through financial information system including inter-company data transfer.
Project Set-up and project maintenance in financial system.
Reconciliations.
Unbilled A/R Analysis (Revenue versus Billing).
Project Ledger to General Ledger.
Document Generation and Preparation.
Some periodic Billing to Customer.
Monthly Financial Analysis (per program/contract).
Project Margin Analysis, Cost Trend Analysis, Revenue Reconciliation, Accounts Receivable Aging monitoring and follow up, Financial analysis, program finance functions, metrics, ad-hoc projects, and other duties as assigned.