Systems Planning and Analysis
Accounts Receivable Senior Manager
Systems Planning and Analysis, Alexandria, Virginia, us, 22350
OverviewSystems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.SPA is searching for a dynamic team member to report directly to the Chief Accounting Officer and lead our Accounts Receivable (“AR”) team through all aspects of the AR billing and collections process. The company is experiencing a high rate of growth and needs a leader to create actionable reporting for executive management and to facilitate creating scalable processes. This role requires excellent knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) as well as experience managing a team of individuals.Responsibilities
Expected Contributions and ResponsibilitiesOversee the AR team to ensure end-to-end AR process is executed seamlessly, including review of bill preparation, reconciliation, submission, and resolution of errors or inquiries.Lead the collections process to ensure balances are collected timely and are properly reported in our ERP.Create and maintain reporting files for executive management, including but not limited to analysis of both the AR aging and unbilled analysis and cash forecasting models.Oversee and ensure corrective actions are taken on invoice rejections from both internal and external stakeholders.Lead and ensure closeouts are happening timely.Maintain excellent relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure top performance of the team and collections of outstanding AR balances.Lead the process of identifying and implementing areas of process improvement for the AR department including the standardization of billing processes and templates, and using our ERP system functionality to the fullest extent.Manage the maintenance and documentation of proper controls and policies related to accounts receivable with other responsible parties.Ensure compliance is maintained with GAAP, CAS, and the FAR.Assist with the completion of the annual Incurred Cost Submission, as needed.Assist with audit requests and ensure they are provided timely and accurately.Partner with other accounting teams to maintain the reconciliation of billing data for respective general ledger accounts and resolve variances timely.Manage a team of individuals with varied backgrounds to optimal performance including establishment of team goals and delegation of tasks.Perform account research and ad-hoc accounting/reporting/administrative tasks.Other duties as assigned.Qualifications
Experience and Education12+ years Accounting experience, including managing others.Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.Government contracting and Deltek Costpoint experience.Knowledge and AttributesKnowledge of GAAP, CAS, FAR and control understanding.Strong organizational, prioritization skills, and attention to detail.Actively focuses on team development and growth.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Demonstrate high level of integrity, professionalism including teamwork.Ability to effectively plan, work well under pressure and short deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.Strong problem solving, research, and analytical skills.Strong interpersonal skills and a desire to work in a collaborative environment.Creates an atmosphere in which timely information flows smoothly through the organization.Actively pursues learning and self-development to enhance personal, professional and business growth; shares learning and development with their team.Strong Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word skills.
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Expected Contributions and ResponsibilitiesOversee the AR team to ensure end-to-end AR process is executed seamlessly, including review of bill preparation, reconciliation, submission, and resolution of errors or inquiries.Lead the collections process to ensure balances are collected timely and are properly reported in our ERP.Create and maintain reporting files for executive management, including but not limited to analysis of both the AR aging and unbilled analysis and cash forecasting models.Oversee and ensure corrective actions are taken on invoice rejections from both internal and external stakeholders.Lead and ensure closeouts are happening timely.Maintain excellent relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure top performance of the team and collections of outstanding AR balances.Lead the process of identifying and implementing areas of process improvement for the AR department including the standardization of billing processes and templates, and using our ERP system functionality to the fullest extent.Manage the maintenance and documentation of proper controls and policies related to accounts receivable with other responsible parties.Ensure compliance is maintained with GAAP, CAS, and the FAR.Assist with the completion of the annual Incurred Cost Submission, as needed.Assist with audit requests and ensure they are provided timely and accurately.Partner with other accounting teams to maintain the reconciliation of billing data for respective general ledger accounts and resolve variances timely.Manage a team of individuals with varied backgrounds to optimal performance including establishment of team goals and delegation of tasks.Perform account research and ad-hoc accounting/reporting/administrative tasks.Other duties as assigned.Qualifications
Experience and Education12+ years Accounting experience, including managing others.Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.Government contracting and Deltek Costpoint experience.Knowledge and AttributesKnowledge of GAAP, CAS, FAR and control understanding.Strong organizational, prioritization skills, and attention to detail.Actively focuses on team development and growth.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Demonstrate high level of integrity, professionalism including teamwork.Ability to effectively plan, work well under pressure and short deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.Strong problem solving, research, and analytical skills.Strong interpersonal skills and a desire to work in a collaborative environment.Creates an atmosphere in which timely information flows smoothly through the organization.Actively pursues learning and self-development to enhance personal, professional and business growth; shares learning and development with their team.Strong Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word skills.
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