Accounting Manager Bedminster, NJ
Job Description
CMG Networks is seeking an experienced, insightful and hands-on accounting professional to join our Bedminster, NJ headquarters team to help manage our growing government contracts portfolio. The ideal candidate has experience in public accounting and possesses a thorough understanding of Federal Government contracting and appropriate methods and practices for allocating direct and indirect costs under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) contracts.
CMG Networks provides a comprehensive benefits program, including company paid health insurance and retirement plans. If you’re ready to join our growing team, we want to hear from you. Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for managing payroll, accounts receivable and accounts payable cycles.
- Maintain accurate and complete financial records related to government contracts
- Create and issue project invoices in accordance with contract terms and company billing procedures. Monitor and follow-up on outstanding receivables to ensure timely collection of payments.
- Collaborate with project management and contracts administration teams to ensure that government funding and costs are properly tracked and reported.
- Reconcile corporate credit card transactions. Investigate and resolve discrepancies, as required.
- Assist with month-end closing of general ledger, to include bank reconciliations, adjusting journal entries and production of internal financial statements.
- Assist in compilation of annual company budget, forecasting and quantitative financial analysis.
- Support outside audits, prepare necessary documentation, and respond to auditor inquiries.
- Maintain compliance with company accounting policies and procedures for all financial transactions.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance – CPA preferred.
- Experience: A minimum of 3 years of public accounting experience and at least 5 years of Federal Government contracting experience.
- Accounting Knowledge:Thorough understanding of cost accounting principles and practices within a FAR-based contracting environment.
- Software Skills:Microsoft Office Suite and proficiency in Deltek Costpoint accounting software and the ability to adapt and learn other accounting platforms.
- Project Invoicing: Experience with using the government’s Wide Area Workflow invoicing platform for electronic submission of contract invoices.
- Analytical Skills:Ability to analyze financial data, identify trends and make insightful recommendations to the senior management team.
- Problem-Solving:Ability to identify and resolve accounting issues.
- Communications: Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential. Demonstrated ability to convey detailed financial information clearly and concisely.
- Attention to Detail:Thorough and efficient, with the ability to focus on both small and significant aspects of a given task or project to ensure accuracy and that all relevant elements are considered and addressed.
- Organizational Skills:Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet compressed deadlines.
- Teamwork: Motivated self-starter able to work both independently and on a team.
About CMG Networks
CMG Networks is a nationally recognized leader in building and managing industry and academic consortia focused on helping the Department of Defense and other federal agencies solve our Nation’s most urgent national security challenges. Our 3,400 members offer world-class capabilities across a wide range of technology domains and markets, including aviation, communications, cybersecurity, enterprise data systems, manufacturing, construction, energy, infrastructure, and healthcare. CMG Networks provides the know-how, platform, and end-to-end acquisition support to enable our federal clients to rapidly find, collaborate and contract with any of our member companies and institutions to deliver solutions at speed and scale.
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