Project Accountant

SciTec, Inc. is a dynamic small business with the mission to deliver advanced sensor data processing technologies and scientific instrumentation capabilities in support of National Security and Defense. We support customers throughout the Department of Defense and U.S. Government in building innovative new tools to deliver unique, world-class data exploitation capabilities.

SciTec is seeking a Project Accountant a software development program executed from our Boulder, CO office. The Project Accountant responsibilities include:

• Under general supervision with regular review for accuracy, reviews contracts and prepares customer invoices for Cost Reimbursable, Fixed Fee, and T&M contracts in a government contracting (Aerospace/Defense and commercial) environment
• Records journal entries (revenue, billed and unbilled accounts receivable) and supports other month end close processes
• Ensures revenue recognition is in compliance with US GAAP and applicable company policies
• Completes project and account reconciliations
• Supports government and financial audits
• Compiles data and prepares a variety of highly complex reports. May present findings to professional staff and/or management.
• Provides excellent customer service and works closely with the Program Management and Contracts departments
• Assures Company compliance with Financial Accounting Standards, Cost Accounting Standards, Federal Acquisition Regulations, and disclosed Company practices
• Recommends improvements and/or changes to processing methods and techniques
• Ensures accounting files and records are accurate and up to date

Requirements

The following minimum qualifications are required for the position:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting or a related discipline and three or more years of progressive experience in accounting with a bachelor's degree, or at least one year of experience with a master's degree. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
• Billing experience with Cost Reimbursable, Fixed Fee, T&M and Progress Payments in a government contracting environment.
• Records journal entries and supports other month end close processes.
• Must demonstrate an understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), cost accounting standards (CAS), and FAR.
• Ability to identify issues, analyze and interpret data and develop solutions to a variety of complex problems.
• Excellent analytical, verbal and written communication skills to accurately document, report, and present findings
• Must be able to organize, schedule, and coordinate work assignments to meet deadlines.
• Must be customer service focused.
• Knowledge of MS Office and strong working knowledge of Excel.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Candidates who have one or more of the following skills will be preferred:

• Overhead Persistent InfraRed (OPIR) ground processing domain knowledge
• Active DoD Final SECRET clearance or higher

Benefits

As a small business, SciTec, Inc. offers room for growth and a flexible, fast-paced work environment. We work daily to develop one-of-a-kind solutions for challenging national problems. SciTec encourages collaboration across our offices in Boulder, El Segundo, Dayton, Huntsville, Virginia, and our headquarters in Princeton, and provides access to opportunities across the corporate spectrum. Initiative is expected and encouraged, all employees have the opportunity and flexibility to broaden their technical horizons, and our daily work makes an impact on the world around us. SciTec offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including a variety of benefits including health insurance, parental leave, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k)plan with employer contribution, holidays and paid time off plans (including vacation and sick time), an annual profit-sharing plan, and an annual performance bonus plan. The salary range for this position is $70,000 to $120,000; however, SciTec considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills. This is not a guarantee of compensation. SciTec is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.