Sr Accountant at Albers Aerospace – McKinney, Texas

Our core competencies include systems engineering, program management, logistics, production support, aircraft maintenance, and aviation/aerospace services. We were founded in 2015 and since our establishment, we have been attracting the best talent in our fields of interest enabling us to provide cutting-edge solutions and support to our warfighters. We understand and provide expert consultation on weapons systems acquisition programs, maintenance/modernization programs, and sustainment programs. We know defense and we know aircraft systems.

Reporting to the Corporate Controller, the Senior Accountant supports Finance & Accounting operations by ensuring accurate and timely invoicing, contract cost review, accounts receivable/payable management, financial reporting, and compliance with federal contracting regulations. This role supports government contracts and contributes to financial statement preparation, analysis, and internal controls.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepare invoices for Government/Public Sector clients (Cost Reimbursable, T&M, Firm Fixed Price, and related variations).
• Ensure invoices comply with contract terms and client specifications.
• Maintain complete and accurate billing files and documentation.
• Review and interpret contract billing requirements.
• Resolve complex invoicing issues, including rate adjustments and system discrepancies.
• Set up new charge codes and project structures for awarded contracts.
• Maintain billing information sheets for assigned contracts.
• Manage weekly AR/AP activities, including aging analysis and subcontractor invoice review.
• Distribute monthly AR and contract-required reports to Project Managers and Director of Contracts.
• Prepare Unfunded/Unbilled reports and provide updates on aged receivables to Finance leadership.
• Process expense reports and reimbursements.
• Prepare and analyze financial and accounting reports.
• Perform weekly review of Trial Balance and General Ledger.
• Conduct annual reconciliations (related parties, receivables, contract assets, PPE, payables, sales, cost of sales).
• Review contract-level financial performance.
• Assist with preparation of statutory financial statements (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow, Equity).
• Develop metrics to support corporate financial guidance.
• Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, CAS, GAAP, and other federal procurement regulations.
• Support internal and external audit activities, including DCAA-related matters.
• Research and resolve billing and compliance issues using sound judgment and analysis.
• Partner with Project and Operations Managers regarding invoicing and AR matters.
• Conduct training for new employees as assigned.
• Perform general bookkeeping and other duties as needed.

Note: The duties and responsibilities described on this document are not necessarily a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; and the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• 3–5 years of government contracting accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of FAR, DFARS, CAS, GAAP, and government procurement regulations.
• Experience with various contract types and government solicitations (RFP, RFQ, RFI, ROM).
• Understanding of Service Contract Act (SCA) and Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs).
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Broad knowledge of accounting processes (GL, AR, AP, payroll, reconciliations).
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
• DCAA experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged computer and desk work.
• Occasional time in manufacturing or alternate facilities.
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds.
• Occasional CONUS travel.

The pay range for this role is:
80,000 - 110,000 USD per year(Albers Aero HQ-Albers Headquarters)