1089 Controller - Government Contracting (Remote Position)

Description: 1089 Controller

Location: Remote, preferably located in the southeast of the United States

Job Summary:

Summit Technologies, Inc is looking for a motivated and experienced Controller to manage and oversee the accounting and financial related functions of the organization. The functions encompass but are not limited to general ledger reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, revenue recognition, payroll review, costs control and analysis and other accounting tasks. Summit Technologies, Inc is a government contracting company and the potential candidate should possess a strong background and knowledge of state and federal accounting regulations.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Process and oversee the accounting functions to include accounts payable, accounts receivable, balance sheet reconciliations and payroll.
• Provides monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to senior leadership.
• Oversee performance and professional growth for successful outcomes and process improvements of the accounting team to align with achievement of organizational goals.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Adhere to the company policies and procedures
• Maintain Accounting, Timekeeping and Travel & Expense policies, review annually, and revise as needed to ensure compliance with company, local, state, and federal government requirements.
• Maintain controls over accounting transactions to minimize risk; identify and address any potential risks that would jeopardize the successful completion of tasks and implement new processes as needed.
• Review and post accounts payable transactions to include vendor invoices, expense reports and recurring vouchers.
• Prepare and process weekly vendor payments via ACH and/or checks.
• Conduct quality assurance of new contract setups and revenue recognition schedules in Costpoint.
• Prepare and enter journal entries to include but not limited to prepaids, fixed assets and accruals.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts to include bank reconciliations.
• Complete month end and year end close, inclusive of income and balance sheet reports, cashflow statements and statements of indirect costs.
• Provide financial analysis to key stakeholders and present the financial performance of the organization, to include contracts after the month end close.
• Capable of processing payroll and prepare payroll journal for entry into accounting system as back up.
• Manage and administer company credit card account with American Express.
• Work closely with senior management on the preparation of the annual budget, maintain the budget, and report significant budget differences to management.
• Work with external auditors and provide needed information for the annual ISO audit.
• Coordinate with external CPA firm around taxes and shareholder transactions.
• Act as the liaison for banking institution and administer the company online banking tool.
• Act as liaison to DCMA and DCAA by preparing and completing annual compliance submissions and miscellaneous requests.
• Lead annual business liability insurance review and renewal for adequate coverage.
• Manage Costpoint, Amazon and Concur licenses and subscriptions.
• File monthly, quarterly, and annual reports with taxing authorities.
• File annual 1099's with IRS and provide copy to vendors.
• Communicate with organization important information and processes that impacts and promotes a healthy financial performance to include action calendars for accounting and payroll.
• Promote process improvements and implement training to improve team performance, engagement and task productivity.
• Perform other related duties as needed or assigned.
• Attend weekly and monthly meetings.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Extensive knowledge of GAAP
• Extensive Knowledge with DFARS, DCAA and CAS regulations.
• Proficient in Deltek Costpoint.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent management and supervisory skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and attention to detail skills.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem solving.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration required.
• Ten years or more of related experience required, government contract accounting preferred.
• Must be able to provide references, minimum of two.

Physical Requirements:

• Remote position, preferably located in the southeast of the United States.
• Full time presence, Monday through Friday, 8am - 5pm local time
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Able to travel as needed.
• New candidate will undergo a 90-day probationary period to evaluate successful completion of assigned tasks, their demonstration of a strong work ethic and positive engagement with team and customers.

Summit is 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. VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Summit gives preference to protected veterans.

Position descriptions serve as a guideline and may not be construed as a guarantee of employment. Summit is an at-will organization.

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