Senior Accountant (3744)

Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting a Senior Accountant in Oak Ridge, TN.

Navarro Research & Engineering is an award-winning federal contractor dedicated to partnering with clients to advance clean energy and deliver effective solutions for complex challenges in the nuclear and environmental fields. Joining Navarro means being a part of an exceptional team committed to quality and safety while also looking for innovative strategies to create value for the client’s success. Headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Navarro has active programs in place across the nation for DOE/NNSA, NASA, and the Department of Defense.

Navarro is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to support corporate accounting operations in a government contracting environment. This role plays a key part in maintaining accurate financial records, managing accounts payable, ensuring multi‑state tax compliance, and supporting month‑end close activities using Deltek Costpoint. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, proactive, and comfortable working in a regulated, audit‑ready environment.

• Maintain accurate general ledger accounts in compliance with GAAP
• Perform day‑to‑day accounting functions within Deltek Costpoint, Quickbooks knowledge (a plus)
• Ensure accurate cost coding and compliance with company policies and federal regulations
• Process accounts payable transactions, ensuring accuracy, proper approvals, and timely payment
• Ensure AP practices comply with internal controls and audit standards
• Payroll processes (a plus)
• Knowledge of FAR travel regulations. 
• Prepare and file state and local tax returns, including sales/use tax, gross receipts, and other applicable state filings
• Support audits or inquiries related to state and local tax matters
• Support internal controls, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with GAAP and company standards

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Hands‑on experience with Deltek Costpoint (required)
• Strong experience with accounts payable and general ledger accounting
• Demonstrated experience with multi‑state tax compliance and filings
• Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearances requirements, US citizenship is required.

Navarro is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran’s status, or any classification protected by applicable state or local law.

EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability