Senior Accountant

Summary

Join Darkhive, a robotics company focused on public safety and defense, as their Senior Accountant. This remote, full-time role involves leading month-end and year-end close processes, preparing financial statements, managing accounts payable, and ensuring compliance with GAAP, FAR/DFARS, and DCAA standards. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, at least 5 years of progressive accounting experience (3 years supporting federal government contracting), and proficiency in Unanet and Microsoft Excel. Strong organizational skills, analytical abilities, and excellent communication are essential. Darkhive offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, unlimited vacation, paid parental leave, and stock options.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years supporting federal government contracting
• Demonstrated expertise in multi-entity accounting, including financial consolidations and intercompany transactions
• Proficient in Unanet; experience with ERP system implementation or optimization is highly desirable
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the use of pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and complex account reconciliations
• In-depth understanding of GAAP, FAR/DFARS, and government cost accounting standards
• Ability to sit and/or stand for periods of time
• Ability to use a keyboard, mouse, and other equipment with or without accommodations
• Ability to maintain awareness during business hours
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds
• Excellent written and verbal communication and good command of the English language
• Learns and memorizes routine tasks
• Reasonable accommodations will be provided to any person with a disability to be able to perform the essential job functions of this position
• Darkhive retains the right to change or assign other duties as required for this position

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and year-end close processes, including the preparation and posting of journal entries, accruals, and comprehensive account reconciliations
• Prepare accurate and timely consolidated financial statements and reporting packages across multiple legal entities
• Reconcile and manage cash accounts, including bank accounts, credit cards, and lines of credit, promptly investigating and resolving discrepancies
• Maintain and update fixed asset schedules, recording depreciation, additions, and disposals in accordance with accounting standards
• Manage full-cycle accounts payable, including invoice review, coding, approval workflows, and disbursements, ensuring compliance with FAR and internal policies
• Review and audit employee travel and expense reports, ensuring conformance with JFTR/FTR guidelines and applicable federal per diem rates
• Maintain up-to-date expertise in FAR/DFARS cost principles and federal government accounting standards, applying this knowledge to ensure compliance across all transactions
• Oversee job cost allocation and cost classification, ensuring accurate treatment of direct, indirect, and unallowable expenses in accordance with contract terms and FAR Part 31
• Ensure all accounting activities are compliant with GAAP, DCAA audit standards, and internal control procedures, supporting readiness for financial and government audits
• Partner with leadership to optimize AP, job cost, and reporting processes for greater efficiency and accuracy
• Support internal audits, financial reviews, and DCAA audits, implementing recommendations for stronger financial controls

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical plans
• 100% employer paid dental and vision insurance premiums
• Automatic 401k employer contribution with immediate vesting
• Unlimited vacation
• Paid parental leave
• 11 Paid holidays
• 5 days of sick leave
• Stock options
• Welcoming and friendly work environment
• Respect of work-life balance