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Senior Accountant

Govini
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 28 Apr 2025

About the role

Company Description
Govini transforms Defense Acquisition from an outdated manual process to a software-driven strategic advantage for the United States. Our flagship product, Ark, supports Supply Chain, Science and Technology, Production, Sustainment, and Modernization teams with AI-enabled Applications and best-in-class data to more rapidly imagine, develop, and field the capabilities we need. Today, the national security community and every branch of the military rely on Govini to enable faster and more informed Acquisition decisions.
Job Description
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our fast-paced Accounting team. This is the perfect opportunity for someone interested in learning from experienced managers how start-ups work and to help grow their accounting career within a high-growth environment. This position reports to the CFO and works closely with all levels of the organization.  
This role is a full-time position located out of our office in Arlington, VA. This role may require up to 10% travel.

Scope of Responsibilities

  • Assist in the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing process, including preparing monthly financial statements
  •  Assist in developing and running various reports in Salesforce, Quickbooks, and NetSuite for research and analysis purposes
  • Prepare general ledger entries to record monthly activity
  • Perform balance sheet reconciliations, including bank statements, accounts receivable, fixed assets, various liability accruals, and prepaid expenses
  • Prepare deferred revenue schedule, including updating the schedule for any changes in customer balances as situations dictate
  • Assist with audit and tax schedule and notes preparation as necessary
  • Input vendor bills and monitor third-party accounts payable integration; review and process employee expense reports and other company credit card transactions into accounts payable; review coding for proper GL classification as well as department-based on the type and purpose of the expense
  • Upload all bills, receipts, and associated documents to an electronic filing system
  • Assist with the implementation of the accounts payable solution
  • Assist with the preparation of annual 1099s and gathering W-9s
  • Interface with insurance brokers to maintain compliance with client, vendor, and governmental agency requirements
  • Assist with the maintenance of GL accounts and departments
  • Maintain a filing system in a central repository

Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship is required\

  • Required Skills:
  • BA/BS or equivalent experience in Accounting
  • Advanced working knowledge and direct experience with all modules of QuickBooks and NetSuite 
  • Detail-oriented; can work independently and manage workload with periodic manager check-ins
  • Experience with Expensify and Bill.com preferred
  • 3-8 years of general ledger and monthly close accounting experience
  • High trajectory of success demonstrated by academic, professional, or extracurricular achievement
  • Deep expertise in Excel and Google Sheets

  • Desired Skills:
  • Experience with the nuances of a startup environment
  • CPA 
We firmly believe that past performance is the best indicator of future performance.  If you thrive while building solutions to complex problems, are a self-starter, and are passionate about making an impact in global security, we’re eager to hear from you.
Govini is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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