Senior Project Accountant

*Job description* *Blackrock Strategy LLC* is an international risk management company providing commercial and government clients with the best insights and intelligence available to make informed decisions for their people and stakeholders.
*Position: Senior Project Accountant* *Location: Huntsville, AL* *Full-Time Position Beginning Immediately* *Market Competitive Compensation* *Summary: *Blackrock Strategy is a veteran owned small business in Huntsville Alabama seeking an Accounting Manager to perform all aspects of accounting with outside advisors through our CPA to support as needed.
This position is with a fast-paced small business doing defense contracting as well as commercial client support.
*Areas of expertise* · Oversees general accounting department systems, policies, practices, and procedures.
· Improves and implements financial controls, ensuring accurate control and accounting of assets and accounts.
· Maintains knowledge of trends, developments, and best practices in the accounting profession; applies this knowledge to recommend and implement process and policy changes.
· Establishes internal controls and guidelines for accounting transactions and budget preparation.
· Completes preparation of business activity reports, financial forecasts, and annual budgets.
· Responsible for tax planning throughout the fiscal year; files annual corporate tax return.
· Audits accounts to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations; coordinates with outside auditors and provides needed information for the annual external audit.
· Presents recommendations to management on short- and long-term financial objectives and policies.
· Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements.
· Maintains DCAA Compliance.
· Supports Costing and Pricing for new statements of work and proposals.
· Implements, manages, and completes procurement activities.
· Completes Month End Close and Year End Close.
· Overseas the completion and accuracy of Accounts Payable.
· Completes all Accounts Receivable for government and commercial programs.
· Tracks funding for government and commercial contracts.
· Submits sales and invoices through government approved systems such as GSA and IPP.
· Performs other related duties as assigned.
*Education* A bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
*Desired Skills/Abilities:* Experience with Unanet.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Experience with government contracting.
Experience managing office staff.
Experience with ADP.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
*QUALIFICATIONS* To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* At least five years of general accounting experience with at least two as a manager of an accounting department required.
*LANGUAGE SKILLS* Ability to read in English to analyze and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, government regulations, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write in English for routine reports and correspondence.
*REASONING ABILITY* Ability to solve practical problems by defining the problem, collecting data, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions.
Ability to apply common sense.
*CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS* Must have a valid driver’s license issued by state of residence.
*PHYSICAL DEMANDS* The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: · Talk, hear, and see.
· Sit or stand for periods of time.
· Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
*WORK ENVIRONMENT* The work environment is a 3,000 square foot business facility that was constructed in 2021 and is located near Lowe Mill.
This position requires most work to be performed in the office.
*HOW TO APPLY* Applicants should send a resume and cover letter outlining how they meet the specific requirements of the position to hr@blackrockstrategy.
com.
While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
*EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY* Blackrock Strategy LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Job Type: Full-time Benefits: * 401(k) 5% Match * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Professional development assistance * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Experience level: * 10 years Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Monday to Friday Experience: * Project Accounting: 5 years (Required) * Unanet: 1 year (Preferred) Ability to Relocate: * Huntsville, AL: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person