Who is Chinook?
Chinook works with key building stakeholders to make their facilities secure, compliant, and efficient. We assess, quantify, and prioritize their needs, and systematically implement change to optimize operations. Our work results in better building performance, ease of maintenance, and reduced energy use and utility costs to realize cost savings in both new and existing facilities. We ensure systems and equipment are designed, constructed, and operating in accordance with the owner’s project requirements, and maintain compliance with codes, standards, regulations, and industry best practices. We lower operational risk exposure and implement proactive cybersecurity measures to protect Operational Technology and reduce a client’s threat landscape.
The Work:
The Accountant reports to the Director of Finance and Administration and will actively work with both corporate departments and the Technical Services groups to provide day to day accounting support and ensure the timely delivery of services, data, and reporting. The Accountant will ensure compliance with accounting regulations, corporate policies and procedures, and contract requirements. The Accountant will support the development and implementation of best practice policies and procedures to maximize cash flow and ensure accurate reporting of accounting transactions. The position is on-site in Arlington, VA.
- Lead all vendor invoice review for appropriate documentation and approval prior to entry into the ERP system and payment
- Record and verify all expense reports, ensure proper compliance with company policies and contract requirements
- Lead the processing/preparation of check runs, wire transfers and ACH transactions
- Assist with journal entries to general ledger
- Assists in month end closing through analysis and reconciliation of transactions posted to the General Ledger and relevant sub ledgers
- Allocates expenditures to correct accounts and pools according to company policies, GAAP, DCAA and the FAR
- Vendor administration, including new vendor set up, maintain, and update all vendor information
- Review A/P Aging monthly and provide analysis to the Director of Finance and Administration
- Lead all AP reconciliations, including bank , payroll and credit card reconciliations
- Assist with monthend, quarter end and year end close processes
- Lead all AP functions, including payroll and vendor payments
- Assist with Project setup
- Assist with all internal and external audits
Here's What You Need:
- Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
- Five to eight years of progressive accounting experience required
- Intermediate understanding of accounting practices and procedures, project-based accounting under federal contracts, financial statements, and the full accounting cycle
- Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
- Attention to details is critical for this role
- Government contracting critical for this role
- Knowledge of spreadsheets and ERP accounting software, Unanet is a plus
- Ability to create dashboards and custom reports is a plus
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Chinook Systems Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against anyone because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion, or sexual orientation.
Chinook is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.
Other Employment Statements
Applicants for employment must be US citizens and be able to pass security screens, up to Top Secret level, due to the nature of who we work for.