SparkCognition Government Systems (SGS) is the first full-spectrum artificial intelligence (AI) company devoted entirely to the government and national defense mission. By developing and operationalizing next-generation AI-powered solutions, SGS enables government organizations to meet the needs of their most pressing national security missions. Using technologies built in the United States, SGS advances government operations by analyzing complex data to inform and accelerate intelligent decisions, applying predictive and prescriptive analytics to improve logistics and readiness, deploying autonomy technology for unmanned systems, using natural language processing for large scale processing of unstructured data, and more.

SGS is looking for an experienced Accountant to join our team. The position will report to the Controller of SGS and will be responsible for maintaining the financial wellness and integrity of the company. You will oversee the general accounting functions and systems to ensure timely & accurate delivery of all financial statements and reports. As an Accountant you will work cross functionally to create and establish solid processes & reporting structures with our Parent Company’s Finance/Accounting team, Human Resources, Legal, IT, Sales, and Operations. 

Responsibilities: 

• Manage payroll/labor distribution within Costpoint
• Complete project set-up within Costpoint along with maintenance of Costpoint Cost Plus, T&M, etc.
• Audit and Approval Travel Expense Reports in Concur
• Ensures deliverables are compliant with company, GAAP, CAS, & FAR procedures and compliance
• Timely prepares, maintains, develops, and interprets monthly financial statements & supplemental reports for senior management and the Parent company.
• Applies advanced accounting principles to perform and/or oversee routine and non-routine tasks involving the processing and reconciliation of receivables, billing, payroll, accounts payable, contract revenue calculations, fixed assets, general ledger, preparing financial statements, and supporting compliance initiatives.
• Support compliance with ASC 606 by completing calculations to align and support revenue accounting.
• Utilizes and optimizes Deltek Costpoint accounting system including planning module/business intelligence system to manage, plan, optimize & record all financial activity for SGS.
• Supports and assists with all audits including DCAA compliance.
• Maintains SGS balance sheet.
• Manages relationships with staff and auditors & responds timely to requests.
• Heavily assists in the development of indirect rate structures, budgets, forecasts, incurred costs submissions, & general ledger
• Serves as a resource to the organization in the resolution of complex issues tied to government accounting systems, etc.
• Establishes a regular cadence to review AP/AR/Billing/Payroll/Internal Controls
• Conducts research and analysis of billed and unbilled receivables & revenue recognition calculations.
• Responsible for providing parent company with necessary reports and data for consolidation.
• Maintains and updates monthly intercompany shared service meeting deliverables.
• Identifies potential improvements to existing practices and procedures, collaborates cross functionally to manage change.
• Conducts special projects as assigned.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• US Citizenship Required
• Incurred cost statement ICE and DCAA/DCMA audit experience.
• CPA preferred- Bachelor’s degree in accounting with equivalent combination of education & experience. 
• Experience with Banking transactions. 
• Proficiency with Deltek Costpoint Accounting required.
• Proficiency across Microsoft Office Suite with advanced Excel skills. 
• Strong problem-solving, analysis aptitude, and consultative approach. 
• Ability to constructively pivot and prioritize based on business needs. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience with general ledger, job costing and GAAP compliance. 
• Ability to operate with a high level of discretion. 
• Strong oral and written communication skills required- ability to communicate financial analysis to non-financial audience. 
• Strong organization and project management skills. 

Working Hours: This is a part-time position requiring a minimum of 20 hours up to a maximum of 30 hours per week.

SparkCognition Government Systems (SGS), Inc., is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to diversity, equality, and inclusion, and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.  SGS 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.

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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)