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Job Description: Analytical Mechanics Associates, Inc. (AMA) of Hampton, VA is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our corporate Accounting team. The Senior Accountant plays a key role in supporting critical accounting operations including payroll processing, accounts payable, general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the Accounting Manager and accounting staff to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of the Company s financial records and reporting. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success in a fast-paced business environment, preferably within a government contracting organization, and possess strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Experience with Deltek Costpoint, ADP Payroll, and advanced Microsoft Excel functionality is highly desired. This position will be hybrid and require 1-2 days per week on-site. The salary range is $70,000 - $80,000, depending on experience. Senior Accountant: The qualified candidate will support day-to-day accounting operations and be responsible for assisting with payroll processing, accounts payable and receivable activities, general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, accrual analysis, journal entries, financial reporting support, and month-end closing processes. The Senior Accountant will work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with accounting policies, payroll regulations, and financial reporting requirements while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Responsibilities: Support weekly timekeeping processes and bi-weekly payroll activities. Prepare, review, and process payroll-related accounting transactions and reconciliations. Process and reconcile accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions. Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts to ensure financial accuracy. Analyze expense accruals and prepare associated journal entries. Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities. Research, analyze, and resolve accounting discrepancies and issues. Prepare financial reports, schedules, and supporting documentation as required. Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable federal and state regulations. Collaborate with internal departments to collect, validate, and reconcile financial information. Utilize accounting systems and tools to improve efficiency, accuracy, and reporting capabilities. Support audits, special projects, and other accounting assignments as required. Required Qualifications: Bachelor s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Minimum of 5-10 years of progressive accounting experience across multiple accounting functions. Demonstrated experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll processing, general ledger maintenance, and account reconciliations. Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including formulas, lookups, pivot tables, and reporting tools. Working knowledge of payroll practices and payroll-related accounting processes. Knowledge of federal and state financial, payroll, and tax regulations. Experience preparing journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and month-end close activities. Experience with accounting and payroll systems, preferably Deltek Costpoint and ADP. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage large volumes of detailed information while maintaining a high degree of accuracy. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while also collaborating effectively within a team environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Desired Qualifications: Experience supporting accounting operations within a government contracting environment. Experience utilizing Deltek Costpoint for accounting and financial reporting functions. Experience processing payroll through ADP. Knowledge of DCAA-compliant accounting practices and government contracting requirements. Experience using AI-enabled tools to improve accounting workflows, reporting, and operational efficiency. Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) is proud of our customer relationships, our diverse and dynamic work environment, and our employees career satisfaction. AMA is a small business with a wide reach; headquartered in Hampton, VA, AMA has operations in Greenbelt, MD; Huntsville, AL; Dallas and Houston, TX; Denver, CO; Mountain View, CA; and Edwards Air Force Base, CA. With over 60 years of experience, AMA specializes in aerospace engineering, science, analytics, information technology, and visualization solutions. AMA combines the best of engineering, science, and mathematics capabilities with the latest in information technologies, visualization, and multimedia to build creative solutions. We offer competitive salaries and a substantial benefits package, including but not limited to paid personal and federally recognized holiday leave, salary deferrals into a 401(k)-matching plan with immediate vesting, tuition reimbursement, short/long term disability plans, and a variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance options. AMA is committed to the professional growth of every employee, understanding that the successes of our employees drive our success. We provide a work environment that is engaging, collaborative, and supportive. To learn more about our company, please visit our website at www.ama-inc.com/careers and follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn . AMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited under federal, state, or local laws.

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Support weekly timekeeping processes and bi-weekly payroll activities.
Prepare, review, and process payroll-related accounting transactions and reconciliations.
Process and reconcile accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts to ensure financial accuracy.
Analyze expense accruals and prepare associated journal entries.
Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities.
Research, analyze, and resolve accounting discrepancies and issues.
Prepare financial reports, schedules, and supporting documentation as required.
Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable federal and state regulations.
Collaborate with internal departments to collect, validate, and reconcile financial information.
Utilize accounting systems and tools to improve efficiency, accuracy, and reporting capabilities.
Support audits, special projects, and other accounting assignments as required.
Bachelor s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Minimum of 5-10 years of progressive accounting experience across multiple accounting functions.
Demonstrated experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll processing, general ledger maintenance, and account reconciliations.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including formulas, lookups, pivot tables, and reporting tools.
Working knowledge of payroll practices and payroll-related accounting processes.
Knowledge of federal and state financial, payroll, and tax regulations.
Experience preparing journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and month-end close activities.

Nice-to-haves

Experience supporting accounting operations within a government contracting environment.
Experience utilizing Deltek Costpoint for accounting and financial reporting functions.
Experience processing payroll through ADP.
Knowledge of DCAA-compliant accounting practices and government contracting requirements.
Experience using AI-enabled tools to improve accounting workflows, reporting, and operational efficiency.

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Platform: workday
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