Principal Accountant

Amentum • Dover, DE • 20h ago

Amentum has an opening in our Operations Accounting Group for a Principal Accountant . This position will be responsible for domestic and/or international contracts.

Seeking an intelligent, assertive, quick-thinking, broad-view and detail-oriented, problem solver that likes challenges, responsibility, teamwork, some degree of autonomy and potential for growth. We are looking for a true "A" player that is a thinker in addition to a doer. This selected candidate must have the ability and flexibility to work in an ever-growing environment and can balance competing priorities. We prefer an individual that has a government contracting background and cost accounting experience. Advance Microsoft Excel experience is required. US Citizenship is required to apply. This is a remote-telework role, but we prefer that the candidate be within driving distance to our Fort Worth, TX office.

Responsibilities may include :

Ensure appropriate financial presentation for internal and external reporting of selected programs including:

Revenue recognition for Government contracts based on Estimates at Completion

Profit and Loss analysis

Contract Performance analysis

Balance Sheet review

Audit financial data for selected programs

Ensure Compliance with GAAP, FAR, CAS, SOX, contract, and corporate policies and procedures

Support Internal and External Audits

Interact with finance team, management, program personnel, contracts, pricing, other internal departments, and external auditors

Document procedures and best practices

Ensure appropriate flow and recognition of financial data through financial information system including inter-company data transfer

Project Set-up and project maintenance in financial system

Reconciliations

Unbilled A/R Analysis (Revenue versus Billing)

Project Ledger to General Ledger

Document Generation and Preparation

Some periodic Billing to Customer

Monthly Financial Analysis (per program/contract)

Project Margin Analysis

Cost Trend Analysis

Revenue Reconciliation

Accounts Receivable Aging monitoring and follow up

Financial analysis, program finance functions, metrics, ad-hoc projects, and other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.

Strong Microsoft Excel skills.

Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact with various levels of management.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Ability to analyze and evaluate procedures and work processes to exercise appropriate judgment in establishing priorities and work methods.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and to deal effectively and courteously with others; ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment both inside and outside the department.

Ability to handle a variety of circumstances with poise, tact and diplomacy and in a confidential manner.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting. Two years of relevant experience may be substituted for one year of a degree.

8 years of job-related experience or equivalent.

US Citizenship is REQUIRED.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran's status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language at EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters) and Labor Laws Posters (https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/MI5TC2kqOqsOBPMVfnZ32U) .

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