Government Accountant

Position Overview:

The Sr. Government Accountant provides invoicing support for approximately 10+ government contracts, ensures compliance with accounting rules and regulations, is the primary owner and preparer of annual government contract labor rates and is responsible for the completion and submission of quarterly and annual government filings and reporting.

Qualified candidates located outside the Western New York area may work remotely, with up to 25% overnight travel to our Tonawanda, NY facility to collaborate with key internal customers and Financial Shared Services staff.
Candidates residing within the Western New York area are required to work onsite at our Tonawanda, NY facility.

Key Tasks Include:

• Annual Government Labor Rate Calculation and Validation.

• Initiate and maintain project account structure set up in JDE system.

• Journal entries for project cost reclassifications.

• Create system generated invoices (monthly/quarterly) for current government funded awards.

• Perform month end closing / review of all Government Projects.

• Annual Preparation and presentation for approval of ICE form.

• Create final award invoice and complete budget reconciliation.

• Point of Contact for Government Project Audits, with external audit firm and US Government.

• Maintains knowledge of current government rules and regulations in relation to FAR and DFAR.

• Responsible for R&D Project Setup and related affiliate invoicing.

• Reviews R&D Project Manager Government Contract Invoice Supporting Documentation for adherence to FAR and DFAR Rules and Regulations.

• Provide guidance and advice to other Linde affiliates as it relates to US Government Contract and Invoicing requirements.

• Works closely with Gov’t Accounting Consulting firm on complex Gov’t Accounting Issues. Including but not limited to annual ICE / G&A Rate Calculation and Submission.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required-preferred concentrations - Accounting, Finance, Business.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience with government regulations (GAAP, Government Accounting) preferred.
• Strong Analytical skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced Excel skills

• JDE and / or OBIEE experience a +

   

About Linde:

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2024 sales of $33 billion. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain and p