Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.
SPA is searching for a dynamic team member to report directly to the Chief Accounting Officer and lead our Accounts Receivable (“AR”) team through all aspects of the AR billing and collections process. The company is experiencing a high rate of growth and needs a leader to create actionable reporting for executive management and to facilitate creating scalable processes. This role requires excellent knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) as well as experience managing a team of individuals.
ResponsibilitiesExpected Contributions and Responsibilities
Oversee the AR team to ensure end-to-end AR process is executed seamlessly, including review of bill preparation, reconciliation, submission, and resolution of errors or inquiriesLead the collections process to ensure balances are collected timely and are properly reported in our ERPCreate and maintain reporting files for executive management, including but not limited to analysis of both the AR aging and unbilled analysis and cash forecasting modelsOversee and ensure corrective actions are taken on invoice rejections from both internal and external stakeholdersLead and ensure closeouts are happening timelyMaintain excellent relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure top performance of the team and collections of outstanding AR balancesLead the process of identifying and implementing areas of process improvement for the AR department including the standardaization of billing processes and templates, and using our ERP system functionality to the fullest extentManage the maintenance and documentation of proper controls and policies related to accounts receivable with other responsible partiesEnsure compliance is maintained with GAAP, CAS, and the FARAssist with the completion of the annual Incurred Cost Submission, as neededAssist with audit requests and ensure they are provided timely and accuratelyPartner with other accounting teams to maintain the reconciliation of billing data for respective general ledger accounts and resolve variances timelyManage a team of individuals with varied backgrounds to optimal performance including establishment of team goals and delegation of tasksPerform account research and ad-hoc accounting/reporting/administrative tasksOther duties as assigned QualificationsExperience and Education
12+ years Accounting experience, including managing othersBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business AdministrationGovernment contracting and Deltek Costpoint experience
Knowledge and Attributes
Knowledge of GAAP, CAS, FAR and control understandingStrong organizational, prioritization skills, and attention to detailActively focuses on team development and growthExcellent written and verbal communication skillsDemonstrate high level of integrity, professionalism including teamworkAbility to effectively plan, work well under pressure and short deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneouslyStrong problem solving, research, and analytical skillsStrong interpersonal skills and a desire to work in a collaborative environmentCreates an atmosphere in which timely information flows smoothly through the organizationActively pursues learning and self-development to enhance personal, professional and business growth; shares learning and development with their teamStrong Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word skills Options Apply for this job onlineApplyShareEmail this job to a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed SPA is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action. It is, and will continue to be, the policy of the company to afford equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals. We recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability or genetics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Application FAQsSoftware Powered by iCIMS
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