Senior Accountant

OPS Consulting is seeking a Senior Accountant to work in Hanover, MD.

Job Description:

The Senior Accountant will be responsible for managing all aspects of semi-monthly payroll for a mid size government contracting firm. Duties also include day-to-day general accounting operations and functions including balance sheet reconciliations; prepare journal entries; support various contract types (i.e., firm-fixed cost, cost plus, time and material); enhance existing and create new internal controls; managing and assisting with external and DCAA audits/reviews; drafting customized policies and procedures; and supporting incurred cost submissions.

Required Skills:

• 6-10 years of accounting experience.
• Demonstrated skills related to managerial and cost accounting. 
• Knowledge and experience in GAAP and government cost accounting.
• Excellent oral communication skills.
• Payroll processing experience.
• Able to rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Experience working in a small, entrepreneurial business environment.
• Technologically savvy, particularly able to work well in Excel, SharePoint & Deltek/Costpoint.
• Extremely attentive to details.

Desired Skills:

• A bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent from an accredited college or university.
• Experience with Paylocity payroll.
• Prior government contracting experience.

The Swift Group and Subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

Pay Range: $49,996.80 - $290,004.00

Pay ranges are a general guideline and not intended as a guaranteed and/or implied final compensation or salary for this job opening. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several different factors including, but not limited to: level of position, complexity of job responsibilities, geographic location, work experience, education, certifications, Federal Government contract labor categories, and contract wage rates. 

At The Swift Group and Subsidiaries, you will receive comprehensive benefits including but not limited to: healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, education, and time off benefits.