Senior Accounting Associate at V2X
United States
$50k - $80k
<strong>Overview</strong><br><br><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">About Us</strong></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $4.5B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.</span></p> <br><strong>Responsibilities</strong><br><br><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">What You'll Do:</span></strong></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><div><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">As a Senior Accounting Associate, you will serve as a senior-level individual contributor responsible for ensuring accurate and timely project cost accounting for U.S. government contracting operations. Working independently with limited supervision, you will perform advanced accounting functions, including journal entries, account reconciliations, billing support, financial reporting, and audit preparation. In this role, you will research and resolve complex accounting issues, collaborate closely with program finance and accounting teams, and help maintain complete, compliant, and reliable financial records. You will also provide guidance and knowledge sharing to team members, contribute to process improvements, and support the organization's commitment to financial accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence. Please note this is a non-exempt hourly paid position without direct supervisory responsibilities. </span></div><div> </div><div><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Responsibilities:</span></strong></div><div><ul><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Month end close and journal entries</strong></span><ul><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Independently prepare, enter, validate, and troubleshoot recurring and nonrecurring journal entries. Maintain complete supporting documentation and execute assigned close activities in accordance with established deadlines, company policy, and U.S. GAAP.</span></li></ul></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Account reconciliations and analysis</strong></span><ul><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Prepare and review complex monthly account reconciliations and supporting schedules. Investigate variances, aging items, system-interface issues, and data inconsistencies; document conclusions; recommend corrective action; and coordinate timely resolution.</span></li></ul></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Project cost and billing support</strong></span><ul><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Compile, analyze, and validate labor, indirect cost, cost allocation, and other supporting data used for customer invoices and contract reporting. Research and resolve issues involving burdens, organizational structures, project and account coding, revenue calculations, billing calculations, and related system configuration.</span></li></ul></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Financial and contract reporting</strong></span><ul><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Prepare recurring close reports, invoice support, and contract deliverables, including applicable CDRL reporting. Perform detailed quality reviews for completeness, accuracy, consistency, and compliance before submission.</span></li></ul></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Compliance and audit support</strong></span><ul><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Apply working knowledge of Cost Accounting Standards, internal controls, and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements to assigned activities. Prepare audit-ready support, explain transactions and conclusions, and respond to DCAA and internal and external audit requests</span></li></ul></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Process expertise and team support</strong></span><ul><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Serve as a knowledgeable resource for established cost-accounting processes and systems. Provide peer guidance and training, maintain process documentation and checklists, identify opportunities to improve accuracy and efficiency, and assist with testing and implementation of process or system changes.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Support the Cost Accounting Manager and accounting leadership with special projects, priority research, and other duties within the scope and level of the role.</span></li></ul></li></ul></div> <br><strong>Qualifications</strong><br><br><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Minimum Qualifications:</strong></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Education:</strong></span><ul><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field preferred.</span></li></ul></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Experience:</strong></span><ul><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">At least five (5) years of relevant accounting experience.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Hands-on experience supporting month-end close, including preparing journal entries and account reconciliations and investigating discrepancies.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Strong Excel skills and experience working in an ERP system.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Ability to manage assigned deadlines, communicate clearly, and work independently in a remote environment with appropriate guidance.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Understanding of internal controls and supporting documentation requirements.</span></li></ul></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Preferred Qualifications:</strong></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Experience:</strong></span><ul><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Government contracting and project cost accounting experience.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Exposure to CAS, DCAA requirements, and SOX.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Experience supporting billing, cost allocations, indirect rates, or labor reporting.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">IFS experience.</span></li></ul></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Additional Requirements:</strong></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">U.S. Citizenship required</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Skills:</strong></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ability to learn and work effectively in enterprise resource planning, project accounting, and financial reporting systems.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strong attention to detail, organization, analytical thinking, and follow-through.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate across accounting, finance, and program teams.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet close and reporting deadlines, and work independently in a remote environment.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ability to explain established processes, provide constructive peer guidance, and support training without formal supervisory authority.</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>What We Bring:</strong></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">At V2X we strive to be market competitive in our total reward offerings.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">The successful candidate’s starting pay will be based on, but not limited to, their job related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">The following salary range is intended to display the value of the company’s base pay compensation and may be modified at the discretion of the company.</span></li><li style="margin-left: 1.0in;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">USD $ 50,000 - $80,000 </span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Provided salary range minimum and maximum values correspond to variances between regional/geographic locations across the United States.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Please speak with a recruiter for additional information.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Employee benefits include the following:</span><ul><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Healthcare coverage</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Retirement plan</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Wellness programs</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Paid time off, including holidays</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Learning and Development resources</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Employee assistance resources</span></li></ul></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the company, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.</span></li></ul><h4><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">At V2X, we are deeply committed to both equal employment opportunity, including protection for Veterans and individuals with disabilities, and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We ensure all individuals are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, recognizing the strength that comes from a workforce rich in diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills. This commitment, aligned with our core Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace, ultimately enabling us to best serve our clients.</span></h4>
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