Overview
Bowhead seeks a General Ledger Accountant to join our Finance Department in Springfield, VA
This role is responsible for the day-to-day transactional accounting activity, serving to produce timely, accurate, detailed accounting work in compliance with GAAP and FAR. Individual must have strong accounting skills and problem-solving abilities.
Responsibilities
Perform General Accounting functions, including creating and uploading adjusting and recurring journal entries, completing month-end close tasks, and reconciling various balance sheet accounts
Oversee inventory accounting, including mandatory quarterly physical counts with Operations and stock status reconciliations
Prepare and manage monthly labor and Purchase Order (PO) accruals in partnership with Financial Analyst team to ensure proper month-end cutoff and accurate capture incurred expenses
Manage excise tax compliance, including filing requirements, filing frequency, registrations, submissions, and annual reconciliation reports to the agency. Ensure deadlines are met in a timely manner
Manage Unclaimed property compliance across all 50 states
Handle daily cash deposits, perform coding and prepare cash receipt packages for posting
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred
2+ years of accounting experience in medium or large size organization is preferred
Previous exposure and familiarity with government contract accounting, GAAP, FAR, and other principles, practices, and procedures of financial accounting field and be able to apply that knowledge to all related assignment is a plus
Experience with Deltek Costpoint Accounting and Project modules is a plus
A proactive nature to help embed process improvement and ability to work closely with other functions are key attributes
Ability to exercise judgement in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria to achieve results on new ad hoc assignments
Capability to work on complex issues that require in-depth evaluation of variable factors, and to evaluate priorities and multitasking accordingly
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to interface cross functionally within the organization and outside customers
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
Strong interpersonal and analytical skills, along with the ability to work cohesively within a team, are critical aspects of this position
Must work well under pressure and excel at meeting deadlines
Team-oriented and flexible, must be able to work closely with all levels of management
Advanced excel proficiency
SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: There are currently no Security Clearance requirements for this position; however, candidates must be able to successfully pass a background check. Bowhead reserves the right to change this requirement if necessitated by business needs or contractual obligations.
Physical Demands:
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically
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Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC's Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant's resume/application may be subject to verification.
Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.
UIC is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics EOE/D/V. In furtherance, pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants, based on the provisions contained within The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity postershere (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\EEOC\KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .
All candidates must apply online at www.uicalaska.com , and submit a completed application for all positions they wish to be considered. Once the employment application has been completed and submitted, any changes to the application after submission may not be reviewed. Please contact a UIC HR Recruiter if you have made a significant change to your application. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), persons unable to complete an online application should contact UIC Human Resources for assistance www.uicalaska.com/careers/recruitment/ .
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.
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ID 2026-24864
Category Accounting/Finance
Location : Location US-VA-Springfield
Minimum Clearance Required Background Investigation
Travel Requirement N/A
