Senior Accountant in Fairfax, Virginia at Loch Harbour Group, Inc.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant with strong knowledge of government contracting accounting practices and hands-on experience with Deltek systems. The ideal candidate will have expertise in payroll, billing, pricing, budgeting, general ledger accounting, and financial reporting within a government contracting environment. This position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively in an office setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Process and review payroll activities to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare and manage customer billings in accordance with government contract requirements.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and pricing activities.
• Support proposal pricing and cost analysis for government contracts.
• Monitor project budgets and analyze budget-to-actual variances.
• Maintain accurate financial records and support audits and compliance reviews.
• Perform account reconciliations and analyze variances.
• Ensure compliance with FAR, DCAA, and other government contracting regulations.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions as needed.
• Collaborate with project managers and leadership on contract financial performance.
• Maintain and improve accounting procedures and internal controls.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 4–8 years of accounting experience, preferably in government contracting.
• Strong experience using Deltek software (Costpoint preferred).
• Solid knowledge of:
  • Payroll processing
  • Billing and invoicing
  • Budgeting, forecasting, and pricing
  • General Ledger (GL)
  • Month-end and year-end close
• Understanding of government contracting regulations and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work onsite in a professional office environment.

Company Highlights:

At LHG, we offer our employees a full comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Our benefits package features:

• Competitive salaries
• Paid time off
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Company paid short/long term disability
• Company paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
• 401(k) (up to 5% matching)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Other company perks

The Loch Harbour Group is an equal opportunity employer, all interested qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, D/M/V/F. LHG welcomes and encourages diversity in the workforce.