Overview

Work Where it Matters

Akima is not just another global enterprise and federal contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At Akima, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders , Akima provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers , Akimadelivers agile solutions in the core areas of facilities, maintenance, and repair; information technology; logistics; protective services; systems engineering; mission support; furniture, fixtures & equipment (FF&E); and construction.

As an Akima employee , you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

Job Summary:

The Senior GL Accountant is a part of Akima’s Shared Services Corporate Accounting team. This position reports to the Manager of Accounting and has a central role to manage the consolidated balance sheet for over 60 legal entities. The Senior Accountant is part of a team of seven staff who reconcile, analyze, and resolve a series of general ledger accounts and implement process improvements for the Company’s financial reporting. The individual will be working in a fast paced and dynamic environment to support many of the accounting processes related to month-end close, quarterly reporting, and year-end financial audit preparation.

Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure accurate financial reporting for the company’s 60+ entities.

• Perform monthly fixed assets entries, update records for additions/transfers/disposals, and maintain depreciation schedules for the company’s fixed assets.

• Perform monthly amortization entries for incentive compensation and other prepayments, including update of records for additions, and updating amortization schedules.

• Perform regular account reconciliations, including monthly IWO reconciliations, resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.

• Prepare month-end close journal entries, including expense accruals or any other entries as needed.

• Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and procedures to maintain the integrity of financial records.

• Assist in IT initiatives, including system enhancements to improve efficiency and effectiveness, as well as troubleshooting and resolving system issues with the IT team.

• Provide customer service and accounting support to business operation teams.

• Participate in special projects and ad hoc financial analysis as required.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience in accounting.

• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and accounting principles.

• Strong Communication and Excel skills.

• This Hybrid position requires that you live within commuting distance from Herndon, VA

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in GL accounting for government contractor.

• CPA or CPA candidate.

• Proficiency in Deltek Costpoint.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

• Experience in managing fixed assets and prepaid expenses is preferred.

• Previous experience at an Alaskan Native Corporation (ANC).

Posted Salary Range

90,000 - 110,000

Benefits Information

Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).

Job: Finance & Accounting

Travel: None

Organization: Akima

Clearance: Not Applicable

Work Type: Hybrid

Remote: No

ReqID: 2024-12672