Senior Accountant

Are you an accomplished accounting professional?

Do you consider yourself a self-starter and a passionate problem solver with an inner curiosity that drives innovation?

If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL.

We are seeking a self-motivated and technically savvy Senior Accountant who is well-versed in government tax regulations and accounting standards, is proficient at using large amounts of data to perform and present key financial reviews and recommendations, and can collaboratively perform on cross-functional teams. They will act as the tax accounting lead that oversees all areas of corporate tax compliance, prepares and submits tax returns, and performs various accounting and reconciliation functions commensurate with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), cost accounting standards (CAS), and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). Effective monitoring and management of tax risk areas and compliance with government regulations that promotes cost efficacy and contemplates organizational risk tolerance levels is vital to success.

We are searching for someone focused on partnering, who is meticulous with a continuous operational improvement approach, and has excellent organizational, prioritization and interpersonal skills. Also important to success is maintaining accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

As a Senior Accountant...

• Your primary responsibility will be to collaborate with cross-functional teams to prepare, review, and file federal, state, and local tax returns addressing income, payroll, excise, and sales & use taxes. Your attention to detail is crucial to ensuring completeness and accuracy, compliance with internal policy and regulatory protocols, and effective cash management of APL business operations.
• You will serve as the tax compliance coordinator that maintains, organizes, and archives tax records, business registrations, exemption certificates, work-papers, and correspondence in accordance with institutional and audit standards. Your superior accounting knowledge, technical competence, solution-centric approach, and flexibility is needed to advance tax workflows and record retention efficiencies through practice improvements and technical innovation.
• You will prepare monthly general ledger account reconciliations and investigate, analyze, advance, and resolve reconciling differences, enabling accurate financial statement reporting. Your analytical approach and effective problem-solving will facilitate timely and applicable solutions that are advantageous in a dynamic environment.
• Using your inspiring interpersonal and communication skills, you will coordinate efforts between accounting, financial planning, APL business teams, Johns Hopkins University, and internal and external auditors to deliver accounting changes and projects for successful execution of APL's financial operations and its missions.
• You will perform other staff accountant duties, as assigned, including journal entries, supporting Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) audit requests.

Note: This job summary and listing of duties describes the position and its essential functions at the time of hire and may change over time.

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...

• Possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration (with a concentration in accounting)
• Are a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Have a minimum of 5 years of professional work experience in general accounting with a strong competency and proficiency with financial statement presentation, general ledger closings and reporting, audit coordination, and GAAP, CAS, FAR standards/regulations
• Exhibits a self-starter mentality, shows extraordinary initiative, and analyzes and resolves challenges independently and in a team-based setting
• Have a talent for curating data and developing analytical deliverables that integrates disparate data across multiple platforms
• Shows outstanding attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Are excellent at maintaining accuracy while multitasking, extracting data needs, prioritizing assignments, communicating progress, and meeting deadlines
• Exhibits superior interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to form and sustain trusted relationships across all organizational levels and external partners
• Have a strong desire to learn and can easily adapt to changing environments
• Show proficiency in working with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Adobe - sophisticated Excel knowledge expected

You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...

• Have experience working in an Oracle accounting system environment (i.e., Oracle Projects and General Ledger) and/or other APL business applications
• Have experience in a Department of Defense (DoD) or Government contracting environment
• Professional experience with multiple business fields
• Data visualization experience with emphasis on Power BI

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Why Work at APL?

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation's most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.

At APL, we celebrate our differences of perspectives and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL's campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at http://www.jhuapl.edu/careers.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. APL is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact Accommodations@jhuapl.edu.

The referenced pay range is based on JHU APL's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level with consideration for internal parity. For salaried employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week, annual salary will be prorated based on the number of hours worked. APL may offer bonuses or other forms of compensation per internal policy and/or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be provided in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.