Senior Accountant

About the Role

Synensys is seeking a highly skilled, detail-driven Senior Accountant to support our expanding finance and compliance operations. As our CFO transitions fully into a strategic leadership role, we need an experienced accounting professional who can independently manage complex accounting tasks, ensure accuracy across all financial activities, and operate confidently within a government contracting environment. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced setting, takes ownership of their work, and brings maturity, accountability, and precision to every assignment.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute day-to-day accounting operations with accuracy and timeliness
• Manage AP/AR, general ledger entries, reconciliations, and month-end close
• Prepare financial reports, schedules, and audit-ready documentation
• Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, and federal contracting requirements
• Maintain and optimize accounting workflows within Deltek Costpoint
• Manage all company expense report processing, including review, coding, and reimbursement workflows
• Support internal and external audits, including maintaining proper documentation
• Strengthen internal controls and identify process improvements
• Work independently, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines without oversight
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure financial accuracy and operational alignment

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist with Paychex payroll processing, payroll reconciliations, and payroll-related reporting
• Support the development and monitoring of annual budgets and departmental forecasts
• Perform banking activities, including cash management, bank reconciliations, and maintaining banking documentation
• Manage state tax returns and reconciliations, coordinating closely with external CPAs to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Provide backup support for finance operations as needed to ensure continuity and compliance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (required)
• 8–10 years of progressive accounting experience
• Mandatory experience with Deltek Costpoint
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing error-free work
• Experience in government contracting, including familiarity with FAR/DFARS
• Experience supporting audits or working in an audit environment (preferred)
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Self-starter with strong critical-thinking skills and the ability to work independently
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities

What We’re Looking For

A mature, dependable accounting professional who:

• Produces clean, reliable work the first time
• Understands the rigor and compliance expectations of federal contracting
• Operates confidently and efficiently in Costpoint
• Thinks proactively and solves problems without hand-holding
• Brings stability, consistency, and accountability to the finance function
• Supports a high-performance culture as the company scales

Synensys offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability plans, paid time off, 10 paid company holidays and a 401(k) with company match.

Synensys is a veteran-owned small business providing consulting, learning, and analytical services to healthcare organizations to improve patient safety, team performance, and other key organizational performance outcomes. Our team is multi-disciplinary, representing extensive experience in medicine, nursing, management, instructional design, customer service, engineering, and information technology. We have partnered with over 500 healthcare organizations in 14 countries including government, military health, public and private hospitals, clinics, and office-based practices.