Accountant, Senior

USParalog, a GTSC partner, is hiring a Senior Accountant. This position will work within GTSC HQ at Chantilly, Virginia. Hybrid-eligible work environment after 90 days.

Overview

At USParaLog, our values drive everything we do. We believe in putting our clients first and providing exceptional technology solutions for health and wellness, cybersecurity, systems development, recruiting services and more.

We promote a culture of teamwork, collaboration and growth.

About the Role

This dual-role position is ideal for an accounting professional who is confident with all aspects of payroll and general ledger reconciliations, journal entries, billing, and enjoys contributing to continuous process improvement.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, collaborative, and capable of managing multiple priorities with accuracy and efficiency. You'll play a key role in ensuring payroll compliance and accuracy, analyzing and preparing account reconciliations, and improving financial operations.

As a senior Accountant / Accounting Manager, you will be responsible for payroll function, including both exempt and non-exempt employees, including SCA employees, while ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant payroll processing. This position requires a deep understanding of government contracting compliance, federal and state regulations and labor laws. You will collaborate closely with HR, to ensure smooth operations and compliance with all applicable requirements.

Responsibilities

• Payroll Administration: Oversee end-to-end payroll processes for both salaried and hourly employees, ensuring accurate and timely payment of wages, bonuses, and benefits. Full process between timekeeping and labor systems
• Reconciliation:
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual with payroll service reports & Tax returns reconciliation of payroll and other balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy in financial reporting.
• Reconcile payroll-related accounts (e.g., accrued payroll, payroll taxes, employee benefits) and resolve discrepancies with accounting and finance teams.
• Manage reconciliation of timesheets to labor.
• Manage and Oversee Payroll, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable
• Oversee the monthly financial close process
• Prepare and review account reconciliations, journal entries, and general ledger activity
• Prepare and review financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
• Monitor accounts receivable aging and collections
• Oversee vendor payments and expense coding
• Track and management equipment and fixed asset accounting

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. (Preferred)
• Experience: Minimum of 10+ years of general accounting experience, with at least 10 years in a senior or leadership role, preferably within the government contracting industry with multiple outsourced payroll versions.
• Technical Skills: Expertise in payroll software (UKG, QuickBooks, Unanet,) and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Experience with SCA compliance.
• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop payroll teams in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Detail-Oriented: Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in payroll processing, reconciliation, and compliance reporting.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex payroll and reconciliation issues.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across multiple departments and communicate complex payroll concepts to non-experts.

Benefits

• 15 days of PTO.
• 11 paid federal holidays.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurances.
• HSA and FSA.
• Travel assistance program.
• Pet insurance.
• and many others.

GTSC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to recruiting, hiring, and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, regardless of sex; race; color; creed; national origin; religion; age; marital status; pregnancy; physical, mental or sensory disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant. GTSC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. If you have a disability and require assistance with our online application process, please tell us how we can help by contacting us at recruiting@thebowengroup.com Note: This accessibility is intended for individuals requiring accommodations and should not be used to check on the status of your application. Inquiries not specific to requesting accommodation will be discarded. GTSC participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program.

Employment in this position is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Depending on the nature of the job duties or requirements set forth by our government clients, additional screenings such as drug testing and/or credit checks may be required. These checks are conducted in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.