Accounting Manager

CIS Secure (Darkblade/Intrepid) is a trusted provider of specialized capabilities to priority programs within the defense and intelligence communities, delivering scientific, engineering, technical, and operational support and training services. CIS Secure strives to be a business that puts people first: clients, colleagues, employees, and teammates. Our cleared personnel are experts in the operationalization and deployment of new and emerging technologies.

We are looking for a skilled Accounting Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing the general ledger and possess excellent analytical skills. The successful candidate will be capable of meeting the requirements and fulfilling the duties outlined below:

Essential Functions

This role is responsible for preparing and posting journal entries to ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP. They perform monthly, quarterly, and annual general ledger account reconciliations, along with monthly bank reconciliations, while investigating and resolving discrepancies between subledgers and the general ledger. Additionally, they assist in the month-end and year-end close processes. The accountant oversees payroll operations, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of employee wages and benefits while reconciling payroll accounts and ensuring proper allocation to the general ledger. They collaborate with HR to ensure compliance with payroll tax regulations and reporting requirements.

This role reviews and processes vendor invoices, ensuring proper approvals and coding, and manages vendor payment runs, including checks, ACH, and wire transfers. They address vendor inquiries and resolve payment issues promptly. Additionally, the accountant reviews and reconciles corporate credit card transactions, ensuring proper coding, documentation, and timely integration into the general ledger. They also work with employees to resolve missing receipts, incorrect charges, or policy violations and prepare monthly credit card activity reports for integration into the general ledger.

Beyond these core duties, the accountant supports internal and external audits by providing required schedules and documentation, manages employee access in Unanet, and identifies opportunities for process improvements and automation in accounting operations. They also prepare ad hoc financial reports and analyses as needed while ensuring compliance with company policies, accounting principles, and regulatory requirements.

OPERATING HOURS AND EXPECTATIONS:

• This position anticipates mostly standard hours, with some variability based on business needs and surge periods like month-end, quarter-end, year-end closing.
• This position is expected to perform work on-site at the Ashburn headquarters with some work from home flexibility.

TRAVEL:

• This role anticipates no travel.

CLEARANCE:

• This position does not require an active security clearance at the time of application

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 6+ years of accounting experience

• A strong working knowledge of GAAP and ASC 606, with demonstrated experience in applying these principles in day-to-day accounting operations.

• Proficiency with payroll systems and ERP/accounting software is essential, with Unanet experience highly preferred.

• Advanced Excel skills and comfort using financial reporting tools to analyze and present data.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities are critical for success in this role.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This job operates in a professional office environment.  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Flexibility related to work hours as project demands arise.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary computer position for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to use hands and fingers to type.
• Must be able to reach with hands and arms for using a computer.
• Occasionally required to move 5 – 40 pounds.

Disclaimer:

This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of an incumbent.  It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of an incumbent.  An incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.

WHAT WE OFFER:

At CIS Secure and its associated companies, Intrepid Solutions and Services and Darkblade Systems, we believe in promoting fair and transparent pay practices. We are committed to disclosing the compensation range for transparency and to set clear expectations for all applicants for this posting. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base salary for the advertised job, promotion, or transfer opportunity. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. The actual salary offered may vary based on various factors including but not limited to relevant experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, education, geographic location, as well as internal equity, and alignment to market data.

Job Type: Full-time 

Benefits:

• 401(k) with company matching
• Dental insurance
• Medical insurance
• Health Savings Account option
• Flexible Spending
• Vision insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Ancillary offerings (Hospital Indemnity, Accident, Critical Illness, Pet Insurance)
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday pay

CIS Secure and it's associated companies, Intrepid Solutions and Darkblade Systems, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.