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Remote Accountant (Government Contracting)

Supporting Strategies
Washington DC4mo ago

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<p></p> <p>Are&nbsp;you&nbsp;an&nbsp;experienced&nbsp;accounting&nbsp;manager&nbsp;looking&nbsp;for&nbsp;a&nbsp;rewarding&nbsp;team&nbsp;leadership&nbsp;role&nbsp;but&nbsp;are&nbsp;tired&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;60+&nbsp;hour&nbsp;work&nbsp;weeks&nbsp;that&nbsp;often&nbsp;come&nbsp;along&nbsp;with&nbsp;an&nbsp;in-office&nbsp;position?&nbsp;Would&nbsp;you&nbsp;welcome&nbsp;the&nbsp;opportunity&nbsp;to&nbsp;work&nbsp;from&nbsp;home&nbsp;for&nbsp;an&nbsp;award-winning&nbsp;organization&nbsp;<strong>part-time&nbsp;</strong>during&nbsp;traditional&nbsp;daytime&nbsp;business&nbsp;hours&nbsp;while&nbsp;inspiring&nbsp;a&nbsp;remote&nbsp;team&nbsp;of&nbsp;experienced&nbsp;client-facing&nbsp;accountants?&nbsp;If&nbsp;so,&nbsp;we&nbsp;may&nbsp;have&nbsp;the&nbsp;perfect&nbsp;opportunity&nbsp;for&nbsp;you!</p> <p>In this highly impactful, hands-on role, you will utilize your client service expertise and accounting knowledge to drive a delightful client experience. Your extensive government accounting experience will help continue to build Supporting Strategies’ reputation as a wonderfully unique place to work.</p> <p><strong>About Supporting Strategies</strong></p> <p>Since&nbsp;2004,&nbsp;we&nbsp;have&nbsp;been&nbsp;empowering&nbsp;business&nbsp;owners&nbsp;by&nbsp;taking&nbsp;bookkeeping&nbsp;and&nbsp;operational&nbsp;support&nbsp;functions&nbsp;off&nbsp;their&nbsp;plates&nbsp;allowing&nbsp;them&nbsp;to&nbsp;focus&nbsp;on&nbsp;their&nbsp;core&nbsp;business.&nbsp;Supporting&nbsp;Strategies’&nbsp;experienced&nbsp;professionals&nbsp;use&nbsp;our&nbsp;cutting-edge&nbsp;cloud-based&nbsp;platform,&nbsp;virtual&nbsp;infrastructure&nbsp;and&nbsp;proven&nbsp;process&nbsp;to&nbsp;deliver&nbsp;a&nbsp;full&nbsp;suite&nbsp;of&nbsp;outsourced&nbsp;services,&nbsp;including&nbsp;accounts&nbsp;payable,&nbsp;accounts&nbsp;receivable,&nbsp;bookkeeping,&nbsp;financial&nbsp;reporting,&nbsp;controller&nbsp;level&nbsp;services&nbsp;and&nbsp;payroll&nbsp;administration.</p> <p>Supporting Strategies has over 100 offices throughout the U.S. and is continuing to grow rapidly! This momentum has created exceptional opportunities for accountants who enjoy managing remote teams and working closely with a variety of clients. Consider joining us for a rewarding accounting career that offers compelling professional challenges with optimal work-life balance. As our network of franchises grow, new team managers are integral to our continued success.</p> <p><strong>What You’ve Done…</strong></p> <ul> <li>A&nbsp;minimum&nbsp;of&nbsp;a&nbsp;bachelor’s&nbsp;degree&nbsp;in&nbsp;Accounting,&nbsp;Finance,&nbsp;or&nbsp;Business.</li> <li>5+&nbsp;years&nbsp;of&nbsp;full-cycle&nbsp;accounting&nbsp;experience&nbsp;(e.g&nbsp;accounts&nbsp;payable,&nbsp;accounts&nbsp;receivable,&nbsp;closing&nbsp;books&nbsp;monthly&nbsp;and&nbsp;preparing&nbsp;financial&nbsp;reporting&nbsp;and&nbsp;analysis).</li> <li><strong>Strong&nbsp;experience&nbsp;in&nbsp;federal&nbsp;government&nbsp;contracting,&nbsp;particularly&nbsp;with&nbsp;the&nbsp;Federal&nbsp;Acquisition&nbsp;Regulation&nbsp;(FAR),&nbsp;Cost&nbsp;Accounting&nbsp;Standards&nbsp;(CAS),&nbsp;and&nbsp;Defense&nbsp;Contract&nbsp;Audit&nbsp;Agency&nbsp;(DCAA)&nbsp;compliance.</strong></li> <li><strong>Ensure&nbsp;compliance&nbsp;with&nbsp;FAR,&nbsp;DFARS,&nbsp;CAS,&nbsp;and&nbsp;other&nbsp;federal&nbsp;regulations</strong></li> <li><strong>Proficiency&nbsp;in&nbsp;accounting&nbsp;software&nbsp;(e.g.,&nbsp;Deltek&nbsp;Costpoint,&nbsp;Unanet,&nbsp;QuickBooks&nbsp;Government&nbsp;Edition).</strong></li> <li><strong>Experience&nbsp;with&nbsp;review&nbsp;and&nbsp;set&nbsp;up&nbsp;for&nbsp;new&nbsp;government&nbsp;contracts&nbsp;in&nbsp;accounting&nbsp;system.</strong></li> <li><strong>Strong&nbsp;working&nbsp;experience&nbsp;with&nbsp;Indirect,&nbsp;direct,&nbsp;unallowable&nbsp;costs&nbsp;and&nbsp;wrap&nbsp;rates&nbsp;for&nbsp;government&nbsp;contracts.</strong></li> <li><strong>Payroll&nbsp;experience&nbsp;working&nbsp;with&nbsp;multiple&nbsp;government&nbsp;contracts,&nbsp;WIP&nbsp;Reports,&nbsp;Incurred&nbsp;Cost&nbsp;Submissions&nbsp;experience&nbsp;strongly&nbsp;preferred.</strong></li> <li>Capacity&nbsp;and&nbsp;commitment&nbsp;to&nbsp;work&nbsp;during&nbsp;business&nbsp;hours&nbsp;(8:00&nbsp;am&nbsp;–&nbsp;5:00&nbsp;pm&nbsp;EST,&nbsp;CST,&nbsp;MST,&nbsp;or&nbsp;PST).</li> <li>Managed&nbsp;day-to-day&nbsp;relationships&nbsp;with&nbsp;clients&nbsp;while&nbsp;performing&nbsp;within&nbsp;established&nbsp;processes&nbsp;and&nbsp;budget&nbsp;parameters.</li> <li>Exhibited&nbsp;a&nbsp;passion&nbsp;for&nbsp;and&nbsp;sense&nbsp;of&nbsp;personal&nbsp;satisfaction&nbsp;in&nbsp;delighting&nbsp;clients&nbsp;and&nbsp;helping&nbsp;businesses&nbsp;succeed.</li> <li>Commitment&nbsp;to&nbsp;maintain&nbsp;the&nbsp;highest&nbsp;level&nbsp;of&nbsp;confidentiality&nbsp;while&nbsp;working&nbsp;with&nbsp;client&nbsp;data.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Why Work for Supporting Strategies?</strong></p> <ul> <li>MEANINGFUL&nbsp;WORK/LIFE&nbsp;BALANCE&nbsp;–&nbsp;Our&nbsp;unique,&nbsp;virtual,&nbsp;work-from-home&nbsp;opportunities&nbsp;allow&nbsp;you&nbsp;to&nbsp;harmoniously&nbsp;balance&nbsp;your&nbsp;family&nbsp;obligations,&nbsp;passions,&nbsp;and&nbsp;love&nbsp;of&nbsp;‘getting&nbsp;into&nbsp;the&nbsp;numbers.’</li> <li>DISTINGUISHED&nbsp;REPUTATION&nbsp;–&nbsp;Supporting&nbsp;Strategies&nbsp;has&nbsp;received&nbsp;the&nbsp;distinction&nbsp;of&nbsp;being&nbsp;a&nbsp;Top&nbsp;50&nbsp;Franchisee&nbsp;Satisfaction&nbsp;Award&nbsp;winner&nbsp;by&nbsp;<strong><em>Franchise&nbsp;Business&nbsp;Review</em></strong>&nbsp;for&nbsp;the&nbsp;past&nbsp;4&nbsp;years&nbsp;running.&nbsp;<strong><em>Franchise&nbsp;Business&nbsp;Review</em></strong>&nbsp;has&nbsp;also&nbsp;named&nbsp;Supporting&nbsp;Strategies&nbsp;as&nbsp;one&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;Best&nbsp;Franchises&nbsp;for&nbsp;Women&nbsp;consecutively&nbsp;over&nbsp;the&nbsp;past&nbsp;3&nbsp;years.</li> <li>LEADING&nbsp;EDGE&nbsp;TECHNOLOGY&nbsp;–&nbsp;Opportunity&nbsp;to&nbsp;advance&nbsp;your&nbsp;technical&nbsp;skills&nbsp;using&nbsp;the&nbsp;latest&nbsp;and&nbsp;most&nbsp;innovative&nbsp;cloud-based&nbsp;platforms.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Client Delight –<em>&nbsp;Building&nbsp;Great&nbsp;Client&nbsp;Relationships</em></strong></p> <ul> <li>Provide&nbsp;exceptional&nbsp;accounting&nbsp;and&nbsp;operational&nbsp;service&nbsp;to&nbsp;our&nbsp;clients.</li> <li>Demonstrate&nbsp;a&nbsp;thorough&nbsp;understanding&nbsp;of&nbsp;professional&nbsp;accounting&nbsp;and&nbsp;bookkeeping&nbsp;practices.</li> <li>Support&nbsp;client&nbsp;onboarding&nbsp;process&nbsp;for&nbsp;all&nbsp;assigned&nbsp;client&nbsp;engagements&nbsp;in&nbsp;accordance&nbsp;with&nbsp;defined&nbsp;process.</li> <li>Execute,&nbsp;as&nbsp;applicable,&nbsp;processes&nbsp;related&nbsp;to&nbsp;accounts&nbsp;payable&nbsp;and&nbsp;accounts&nbsp;receivable&nbsp;management,&nbsp;bookkeeping&nbsp;entries,&nbsp;closing&nbsp;the&nbsp;books&nbsp;monthly&nbsp;as&nbsp;well&nbsp;as&nbsp;preparing&nbsp;financial&nbsp;reporting&nbsp;and&nbsp;analysis.</li> <li>Collaborate&nbsp;with&nbsp;your&nbsp;manager&nbsp;and&nbsp;other&nbsp;Associates&nbsp;on&nbsp;your&nbsp;team&nbsp;to&nbsp;ensure&nbsp;all&nbsp;clients&nbsp;are&nbsp;delighted&nbsp;with&nbsp;our&nbsp;services&nbsp;through&nbsp;timely&nbsp;and&nbsp;effective&nbsp;communication.</li> <li>Manage&nbsp;day-to-day&nbsp;relationships&nbsp;with&nbsp;clients&nbsp;while&nbsp;performing&nbsp;within&nbsp;established&nbsp;processes&nbsp;and&nbsp;budget&nbsp;parameters.</li> <li>Identify&nbsp;and&nbsp;recommend&nbsp;to&nbsp;your&nbsp;manager&nbsp;areas&nbsp;where&nbsp;Supporting&nbsp;Strategies&nbsp;may&nbsp;be&nbsp;able&nbsp;to&nbsp;provide&nbsp;additional&nbsp;services&nbsp;or&nbsp;tools&nbsp;to&nbsp;drive&nbsp;additional&nbsp;client&nbsp;value&nbsp;and&nbsp;efficiency.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Team Delight –<em>&nbsp;Creating&nbsp;a&nbsp;Satisfying&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Collaborative&nbsp;Virtual&nbsp;Environment</em></strong></p> <ul> <li>Participate&nbsp;in&nbsp;recurring&nbsp;team&nbsp;and&nbsp;one-on-one&nbsp;video&nbsp;check-in&nbsp;meetings&nbsp;to&nbsp;ensure&nbsp;you&nbsp;are&nbsp;aligned&nbsp;for&nbsp;success.</li> <li>Confidence&nbsp;in&nbsp;learning&nbsp;and&nbsp;embracing&nbsp;new&nbsp;technology&nbsp;to&nbsp;solve&nbsp;client&nbsp;issues.</li> <li>Embrace&nbsp;coaching&nbsp;and&nbsp;feedback&nbsp;provided&nbsp;by&nbsp;your&nbsp;manager&nbsp;and&nbsp;implement&nbsp;changes&nbsp;as&nbsp;needed&nbsp;to&nbsp;help&nbsp;meet&nbsp;team&nbsp;and&nbsp;client&nbsp;goals.</li> </ul> <p></p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description">Pay range</div><div class="title">Pay Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$33</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$40 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p>As online scams are rampant, don’t fall victim to fraud. Supporting Strategies will never seek payment from you or request personal information from you prior to extending a job offer. Our interview process is always a combination of a phone and video interviews; a job offer will never be extended via online chat.</p> <p><em><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Supporting Strategies is deeply committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. A diverse workforce is not just attained but is</span></em><strong><em><span data-preserver-spaces="true">&nbsp;</span></em></strong><em><span data-preserver-spaces="true">built upon a culture of inclusion and belonging. Supporting Strategies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</span></em></p></div>

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