Accountant

Clearance: None

At Aquila Technology, you will see our team’s passion every day, whether we are building a robust, policy-compliant IT system or stress-testing a system to identify gaps and security vulnerabilities. To own the advantage, we ensure our team owns results and gets the work done right the first time by deploying smart, purposeful solutions that work. Aquila is the right people with the right skills driving the right outcomes. We call this the Aquila Advantage.

About the Role:

Aquila is seeking an Accountant to join our team in supporting one of the country’s premier defense research organizations. The individual will execute job responsibilities requiring an experienced professional with a strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices. This includes interpreting accounting data, assessing reports, and recommending action to be taken.

There are a few requirements for the position:

• Must be a U.S Citizen (Green Cards / Visas do not qualify)
• Willingness to undergo a comprehensive background investigation and maintain a personal security clearance. (Aquila would sponsor you for the security clearance.)
• Must be within commutable distance of Lexington, Massachusetts.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in the monthly accounting and closing processes by generating various journal entries, preparing required reconciliations, and analytically reviewing specific general ledger accounts for accuracy and proper valuation.
• Support various Audit activities (PwC, Internal Audit, DCAA) including assigning requests to other staff, preparing and or reviewing supporting documentation/schedules, tracking of audit deliverables and issues, management reviews and status
• Support the research of accounting guidance, organization policy and other guidance to model, document and implement new accounting practices/activities
• Interpret the organizations policy, Federal regulations and other guidance to determine allowability and allocability of costs to the organizations Prime contract and present recommendations to Management
• Monitor and analyze accounting data and support the production of financial reports or statements for internal management, organizations campus and external customers, as needed (includes Tax and Government reporting).
• Support Accounting’s process improvement initiatives, including improvements to internal documentation & procedures, process standardization, automation, quarter/year-end close and internal control improvements
• Support the implementation/upgrade of financial systems

What You'll Bring:

• Proficiency with computer-based financial management tools is desired
• Experience with Department of Defense contracts or regulations (OMB, FAR, DFARs)
• Experience with DCAA and external audits
• Experience developing and implementing process improvements is desired

Must Have
Degree Level: Bachelor's Degree

Experience

• 5 years Accounting experience
• 5 years Experience with financial analysis and processes
• 5 yearsGAAP accounting experience

Soft Skills

• Detail-oriented
• Excellent Problem Solving
• Skilled multi-tasker
• Strong Verbal and Written Communication

Software

• 5 years MS Suite (Excel, ppt)
• 5 years SAP ERP Purchasing System experience

Nice to Have

• Experience with computer-based financial management tools
• Experience with DCAA/DCMA and external audits
• Government Policy/Regulations
• FAR/DFARS experience
• Program/Project Management OR Analysis
• Process improvement experience

 

Our interview process is designed to let you get to know us as much as for us to get to know you!

1. You’ll meet with someone from our Recruiting team so we can learn more about you and answer some of your questions.
2. You’ll meet with the Hiring Manager to learn more about the team, and the role, and get to tell us more about what you’d bring to the team
3. You’ll meet team members who will be your peers to help you get a feel for a “real day in the life” at Self.

Benefits and Perks:

Aquila team members experience the opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, customer-focused, and technically innovative work environment. Aquila strives to deliver the best of the best in technical services to our customers. Candidates that possess a love for technical challenges, a desire to constantly learn, and the desire to establish themselves as critical players within a team will enjoy calling Aquila Technology home.

Our Perks Include:

• PTO - 15 days (vacation/sick) 10 paid holidays - 6 standard (New Year’s, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas) - 4 floating holidays prorated based on your day of hire
• 1.5 paid days, or 12 hours, for approved volunteer work
• 1 week of paid maternity/paternity LOA after 1 year of Full-time employment
• Tuition & Training Reimbursement - 5K annually for pre-approved, job-related tuition, certification, or professional conferences
• 401K with Fidelity 100% immediate vesting; Plan eligibility begins 90 days following the date of hire. Aquila matches 50 cents on the dollar, up to 6%.
• Cell Phone & Internet Reimbursed up to $150 monthly to cover cell phone, data, and home internet expenses.
• Buy Your Own Device (BYOD) Allowance Reimbursed up to $1500 for the purchase of a qualified technology device. Eligible after 90 days of employment, and benefit renews every three years.

Location: Candidate should expect to be onsite 3 days/week with some flexibility for more onsite as needed for projects/training (especially in the first couple of weeks) Hybrid

Travel: None

Clearance: None

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.