Senior Accounting Manager

National Radio Astronomy ObservatoryTitle: 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 SummaryThis 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 processesSupport the Assistant Controller in strengthening internal controls, including the administration of Deltek Costpoint, and accounting policy developmentSupports the annual external financial audit Assists in the preparation of the annual Form 990 tax Return and other tax related itemsLeads the Travel/Expense Report & Credit Card Reconciliation audits and payment processesDirects the Accounts Payable process, including managing staff accountants and serving as an escalation point for various vendor issuesProcesses, reviews, and post Accounts Payable VouchersProcesses positive pay and EFT file for uploads to bankSupervises the vendor set up and maintenance processesLeads the 1099 process at year endManages the weekly billing process within the accounting systemProcesses, reviews, and posts Cash Receipts Prepares Adjusting Journal Entries and supporting documentationPrepare Monthly Recurring Journal entries and supporting documentationPrepares monthly workpapers and reconciles to Trial BalanceReviews workpapers for direct reports and reconciles to Trial BalancePrepare 1042-S Form to foreign nationals using Glacier (Non-Resident Alien Tax Compliance Software).
Supervises team of 3 Other duties as assigned or requiredWork EnvironmentWork 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 contractingMinimum 2 years experience using Deltek Costpoint Accounting modules preferredMinimum 2 years supervisory experience preferredCompetency SummaryHigh level of competency in Microsoft software products and web-based systems, Visio and SharePoint.
Attention to detail is criticalHighly organizedExcellent communication skillsThe 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. CompensationAUI 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