Spalding Consulting, Inc. is seeking an Accounting Manager in Patuxent River, MD. Spalding Consulting, Inc. is a professional services company delivering cutting-edge solutions to the Department of Defense since 2001. Our expert-level solutions include software development, information technology, program management, financial management and business intelligence services. Spalding Consulting offers competitive compensation, career development, flexible work schedules and excellent benefits.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary Range: $81,000.00 To $120,000.00 Annually

Essential Functions:

• Review and approve journal entries throughout the month and at month end close and ensure that proper documentation is provided.
• Prepare journal entries and provide proper support with a clear audit trail.
• Provide direct oversight and leadership to the accounting team
• Review account reconciliations to ensure that they are prepared correctly and have the proper support for the reconciliation. Follow up to ensure reconciling items are cleared in a timely manner.
• Prepare more complex account reconciliations and research reconciling items to ensure they are cleared in a timely manner.
• Assist the director in the preparation of the cash forecast.
• Assist in obtaining supporting documentation related to audit requests. Along with being able to work with the auditors to resolve any questions.
• Interact with multiple key stakeholders at all levels of the organization and report on financial performance.
• Review and analysis of financial statements to ensure items are properly coded.
• Research requests from other departments related to financial impact queries.
• Assisting in the documentation of standard operating procedures related to the finance department and ensuring the proper controls are in place.
• Review the billable activities with the Program Managers and prepare the invoices.
• Supervise the procurement process.
• Demonstrated experience working with multiple contracting formats, including cost-reimbursable, T&M, and Firm-Fixed-Price.
• Knowledge of FAR/DFARS and other government regulations required.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications and Experience:

Required:

• Five years experience working in a government cost accounting environment
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license preferred
• Previous experience with accounting software such as Unanet
• Ability to be agile and work in a fast-paced environment, with sometimes shifting priorities
• Team player with the ability to work cross-functionally and collaborate with multiple stakeholders
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Experience with government contracting

Security Clearance:
Must be eligible to obtain a Secret clearance. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.

Education:
Minimum bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Spalding Consulting, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. We will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, military status, physical or mental disability, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local laws. Spalding Consulting, Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages minorities, women, disabled, and veterans to apply for job openings within our company.