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National Radio Astronomy ObservatoryTitle: Senior Accounting Manager Location: Virtual• AUI Corporate Office, 2650 Park Tower Dr 7th Flr, DUNN LORING, Virginia, United States of America Requisition Number: 301 Job Family: Fiscal Pay Type: Salary Required Education: MGT Position Description: Position Summary This position will be responsible for the daily operation of corporate accounting functions and timely and accurate reporting of all financial results. Assists in financial audit preparation; provides guidance on government regulations pertaining to cost allowability; develops, recommends, and implements accounting policy and procedure; and prepares periodic and special purpose reports. Represents the organization as a prime contact with customers and vendors. This position will support the Assistant Controller in other projects necessary to strengthen internal controls across the enterprise. Additionally, this position will assist the administration of the Deltek Costpoint accounting system. What You Will be Doing: Manage various aspects of daily accounting operations, such as Cash Management, Accounts Payable, Travel/Expense Reporting, Billing, Accounts Receivable, and General Journal Entries In conjunction with the Assistant Controller, coordinate and leads the company accounting activities and close processes Support the Assistant Controller in strengthening internal controls, including the administration of Deltek Costpoint, and accounting policy development Supports the annual external financial audit Assists in the preparation of the annual Form 990 tax Return and other tax related items Leads the Travel/Expense Report & Credit Card Reconciliation audits and payment processes Directs the Accounts Payable process, including managing staff accountants and serving as an escalation point for various vendor issues Processes, reviews, and post Accounts Payable Vouchers Processes positive pay and EFT file for uploads to bank Supervises the vendor set up and maintenance processes Leads the 1099 process at year end Manages the weekly billing process within the accounting system Processes, reviews, and posts Cash Receipts Prepares Adjusting Journal Entries and supporting documentation Prepare Monthly Recurring Journal entries and supporting documentation Prepares monthly workpapers and reconciles to Trial Balance Reviews workpapers for direct reports and reconciles to Trial Balance Prepare 1042-S Form to foreign nationals using Glacier (Non-Resident Alien Tax Compliance Software). Supervises team of 3 Other duties as assigned or required Work Environment Work is mission driven, team oriented and typically performed in an office setting within a research or development environment. Who You Are: You have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field or an Associate Degree in Accounting and equivalent combination of education and experience. You have a Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in accounting and government contracting Minimum 2 years experience using Deltek Costpoint Accounting modules preferred Minimum 2 years supervisory experience preferred Competency Summary High level of competency in Microsoft software products and web-based systems, Visio and SharePoint. Attention to detail is critical Highly organized Excellent communication skills The ability to work independently or lead in a team environment is essential, as is the ability to work extended hours and travel as required. Total Rewards: Associated Universities, Inc. (AUI) offers a comprehensive total rewards package for this position, subject to eligibility requirements. We are committed to serving our employees and their families with an extensive and competitive compensation and benefits package that supports our employees' overall well-being and career growth. Compensation AUI strives to attract and retain dedicated, highly qualified, competent, and motivated employees by offering competitive compensation and