Staff Accountant at Altamira in McLean, VA

Altamira Technologies Corporation has a long and successful history providing innovative solutions throughout the U.S. National Security community. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, Altamira serves the defense, intelligence, and homeland security communities by focusing on creating innovative solutions leveraging common standards in architecture, data and security.

Altamira has an open position for a highly qualified and talented Staff Accountant, with proven record and performance in the U.S. Government contracting industry, at our Corporate Headquarters in McLean, VA.

Responsibilities will include, but not limited to:

• Assist Payroll specialist in bimonthly payroll and payroll activities
• Assist in employee record maintenance
• Establish proper Costpoint records for new hires and subcontractors
• Reconcile and maintain General Ledger balances
• Ensure proper and timely filing of internal GL records to include payroll, journal entries, accounts payable, fixed assets, etc.
• Provide guidance and ensure compliance with internal policies, GAAP, FAR and CAS
• Assist with annual and periodic financial audits, Incurred Cost Submission, and DCAA interactions
• Work closely with Project Control team to ensure accurate tracking and reporting on active projects and close out projects
• Assist with special projects, integration, and due diligence
• Other duties and assignments as required

Required skills and qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline is desired
• At least 2 years of experience in finance and accounting in the government contracting industry
• Must be detail oriented with strong problem-solving skills and analytical approach and mindset
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint
• Experience with ADP
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills is desired
• Strong communication skills, with ability to effectively interact and communicate, both oral and written, with individuals across the organization

Other Desired Skills:

• Self-motivated and results-oriented individual with strong work ethic
• Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment

The anticipated salary range for this position is $65,000.00 to $80,000.00. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including, but not limited to, the scope of the position, relevant experience, education, certifications, internal equity, customer contractual requirements, security clearance requirements, and other legitimate business considerations.