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Job Description

Job Description

Subsidiary : THTBC

Job Title : Senior Accountant Government Contracting

Work Location : Falls Church, VA (hybrid schedule or remote)

Labor Category : Exempt

Clearance Level : N / A

Travel Requirement : Occasional

Pay Rate : $75,000 - $115,000

At Tlingit Haida Tribal Business Corporation (THTBC), your work goes beyond the job description, it becomes part of a purpose-driven legacy. Our continuous commitment to growth directly contributes to the strength, resilience, and future of the communities we support. Our growth fuels programs, services, and lasting value for the Tribe, making every success a shared one.

For over 35 years THTBC and its subsidiaries have delivered essential services to federal clients across the globe. Whether supporting logistics, information technology, cyber security, or facilities operations, a shared mission unites us : to create meaningful economic opportunity and growth of the Tlingit & Haida Tribes of Alaska.

Together We Grow One Mission, One Team With a Commitment to Serve

Scope of Work :

The Senior Accountant is responsible for performing detailed reconciliations of balance sheet and sub-ledger accounts to ensure accuracy, compliance, and completeness of financial data in a government contracting environment. This role supports month-end and year-end close, audit readiness, and compliance with GAAP, FAR, CAS, and internal policies.

Responsibilities :

• Perform timely and accurate reconciliations of general ledger accounts, including but not limited to cash, AR, AP, payroll, unbilled receivables, advances, and intercompany transactions.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies between sub-ledger and general ledger balances.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes by preparing schedules and reconciliation reports.
• Maintain and document reconciliation procedures in accordance with internal control requirements and audit standards.
• Ensure compliance with government contract accounting standards (FAR, DFARS, CAS) in all reconciliation processes.
• Collaborate with project accountants, billing specialists, and financial analysts to validate transaction accuracy and completeness.
• Assist with preparation for internal and external audits including DCAA and CPA firm audits by providing supporting documentation and explanations.
• Monitor aging and clearing of reconciling items to ensure timely resolution and proper reporting.
• Recommend and help implement process improvements to strengthen reconciliation workflows and internal controls.
• Support special accounting projects as assigned.
• Adhere to company policies, procedures, and safety regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements :

Physical Demands / Work Environment :

All candidates must successfully complete pre-employment screening, which may include but is not limited to a criminal background check, motor vehicle record review, and a 5-panel drug test, in accordance with company policy and applicable laws.

Benefits :

We offer a flexible benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans, TRICARE Supplemental, critical illness coverage, employee discounts, wellness seminars, company-paid life and short-term disability insurance, optional long-term disability, paid leave, a 401(k) plan, and identity theft protection to support your health and financial well-being. For represented positions, the benefits and leave offered will be as defined under the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Equal Employment Opportunity :

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable Accommodation :

If you have a disability or medical condition and need reasonable accommodation, please inform the designated recruiter during the hiring process.

• Deliver classes ranging from 1 hour to 80 hours in accordance with course schedule, instructor guide, student materials, and published course descriptions to audiences of up to 30 students.
• Apply adult learning principles to course facilitation.
• Provide feedback on course curriculum to development team.

• Candidates must possess experience and background in the federal contracting duties outlined in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and other relevant publications.
• Bachelor's degree is required, advanced degree preferred.
• 10 years or more of recent experience in a federal contracting environment, DAWIA (or FAC-C) Level III Certification in Contracting or having held an unlimited Contracting Officer's warrant is desirable.
• Ability to teach on a virtual platform.

• Active affiliation with acquisition related industry groups.
• Demonstrated professionalism in providing support, including ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, tact, and diplomacy.
• Sound business ethics, including the protection of proprietary and confidential information.