Senior Accountant

Avathon Government a wholly owned subsidiary of Avathon is a U.S. company based in Austin TX. Avathon Government harnesses proven AI technology to bolster military readiness improve decision advantage and optimize defense operations. At Avathon Government we provide practical readiness-focused solutions to upskill maintainers and leverage predictive analytics partner with the armed forces to enhance domain awareness and decision making in the fight and enable modernization of the defense industrial base by optimizing capital equipment uptime predicting engine failure and strengthening supplier quality control through advanced technologies like deep learning NLP generative AI and computer vision. Our mission is ensuring warfighter readiness across a diverse set of missions. Are you ready to build the future of AI for national defense Join our mission today!

Avathon Government is looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Accountant to join our team. As the Senior Accountant you will be responsible for maintaining the financial wellness and integrity of the company. This role will be responsible for establishing and maintaining accurate financial reporting effective internal controls accounting policies practices and procedures in accordance with GAAP CAS and FAR. Additionally this position is responsible for DCAA compliance indirect submissions coordination of annual independent audits and other special aligned priorities of the company. This role will prioritize building and maintaining strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders while demonstrating excellence in communication.

• Manage deliverables and ensure they are compliant with company GAAP CAS and FAR procedures and compliance
• Timely prepares maintains develops and interprets monthly financial statements and supplemental reports for senior management
• Applies advanced accounting principles to perform and/or oversee routine and non-routine tasks involving the processing and reconciliation of receivables billing payroll accounts payable contract revenue calculations fixed assets general ledger preparing financial statements and supporting compliance initiatives
• Support compliance with ASC 606 by completing calculations to align and support revenue accounting
• Utilizes and optimizes Deltek Costpoint accounting system including planning module/business intelligence system to manage plan optimize & record all financial activity for the company
• Supports and assists with all audits including DCAA compliance
• Maintains company balance sheet and ensure cash management and forecasting including monthly bank account reconciliations
• Manages relationships with staff and auditors & responds timely to requests
• Heavily assists in the development of indirect rate structures budgets forecasts incurred costs submissions & general ledger
• Serves as a resource to the organization in the resolution of complex issues
• Establishes a regular cadence to review AP/AR/Billing/Payroll/Internal Controls
• Conducts research and analysis of billed and unbilled receivables & revenue recognition calculations
• Identifies potential improvements to existing practices and procedures collaborates cross functionally to manage change
• Support the preparation of all federal and state tax returns extensions and payments
• Conducts special projects as assigned
• Identify revenue generating and cost saving opportunities when necessary

• US Citizenship Required
• 5 years of progressive accounting experience within the government and defense industry
• CPA preferred-Bachelors degree in accounting with equivalent combination of education & experience
• Experience in banking transactions
• Proficiency with Deltek Costpoint Accounting
• Proficiency with government accounting requirements
• Proficiency across Microsoft Office Suite with advanced Excel skills
• Strong problem-solving analysis aptitude and consultative approach
• Ability to constructively pivot and prioritize based on business needs
• Strong oral and written communication skills required ability to communicate financial analysis to non-financial audience
• Ability to operate with a high level of discretion
• Strong organization and program management skills

• 5 years of experience of accounting experience with general ledger job costing and GAAP compliance
• Ability to maintain effective internal and external business relationships with clients and industry partners
• Ability to constructively pivot and prioritize based on business needs

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Avathon Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals seeking employment at Avathon Government are considered without regards to race color religion national origin age sex marital status ancestry physical or mental disability veteran status gender identity or sexual orientation. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability you may contact us at

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