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Kingfisher Systems

Accountant - Level III (Reston, VA) - E

Kingfisher Systems, Chantilly, Virginia, United States, 22021


Accountant - Level IIIKingfisher Systems, Inc. (Kingfisher) specializes in providing a full range of Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Intelligence, and support services to the U.S. Government. Kingfisher's core competency is technology-enabled services with a specific focus on national security. Since 2005, Kingfisher has established itself as a recognized and trusted partner whose mission is safeguarding sensitive information, operations, and programs for our Federal customers and U.S. warfighters.ResponsibilitiesThe Accountant ensures compliance with financial reporting and other standard accounting practices. The Accountant is responsible for the management and reporting of financial data, ensuring accuracy, identifying areas of potential risk or opportunity, and providing business solutions. The Accountant strengthens communications and working relationships with project teams and partners, while demonstrating effective interpersonal influencing skills, and working both independently and on teams. A thorough knowledge of regulations is fundamental, and timely and accurate reporting is critical to success. The Accountant has a desire to contribute to business operations' success, recognize and solve business problems, and earn the trust of the business team.Duties:

This Accountant performs the following core functions:Perform accounting services for business unitsProduce work papers to support financial statements and tax reportingCreate memos for internal oversight groups and senior management summarizing work productIdentify and document unusual business operations and eventsPerform as a project team's "internal CFO"Use knowledge of domestic and international tax law to prepare business unit payroll and tax formsUse knowledge of domestic and international accounting practices to provide informedcommunication with oversight bodiesUse knowledge of budget formulation to support project reporting and management of rollingexpenditure forecastsProvide advice on internal controls, corporate structures, and capital flowsDevelop and foster professional relationships with other accountants and corporate business partnersDemonstrate the following:Inclination to take the initiative in daily workAbility to work independently as well as part of an integrated project teamExcellent communication skillsEffective interpersonal skills, with a talent to influence those who are not direct reportsMotivation to find creative solutionsMaintain appropriate training to ensure skills and tradecraft are kept current with evolvingtechnologyPerform other duties as assigned at the direction of Project Management

Required QualificationsMust be a United States CitizenWorks under minimal supervision, with latitude to exercise independent judgment to complete btasks in accordance with established policies, procedures, and techniques.

Required Certifications:Certified Public Accountant (CPA) License. An inactive license is acceptable with the agreement to re-activate within one year of accepting a position.

Years of Experience:Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in accounting or bookkeeping, plus the Education qualification

Degree Requirement:Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field plus seven (7) years relevant work experience

Minimum Clearance Requirement:Must be willing and eligible for a clearance

U.S. Citizenship:Required

Travel:Domestic travel but not frequent

Core Hours:10:00 AM - 3:00 PM EST

Location:Reston, VA

**Once accepted for the position start date may take 6+ months to establishKingfisher Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.