[ref. x71554922] Accounts Receivable (“AR”) Assistant Manager

Overview:

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.

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.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the collections process to ensure balances are collected timely and are properly reported in Costpoint
• Work with all members of the AR team to ensure any past due outstanding AR balances are timely followed up on and received by SPA
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of reporting files for executive management, including but not limited to analysis of AR aging and cash forecasting models
• Responsible for implementing an AR closeout process and then maintaining that process to ensure compliance, accuracy, and timely submission of closeouts
• Oversee the end-to-end AR process, for assigned programs, including review of bill preparation, reconciliation, submission, and resolution of errors or inquiries, and ultimately ensure timely receipt of payment
• Assist as necessary with integrations of new acquisitions for the AR department
• Ensure compliance is maintained with GAAP, CAS, and the FAR
• Assist with the completion of the annual Incurred Cost Submission, as needed
• Assist with audit requests and ensure they are provided timely and accurately
• Manage a team of individuals with varied backgrounds to optimal performance including establishment of team goals and delegation of tasks
• Maintain excellent relationships with internal and external stakeholders through teamwork and communication
• Perform account research, ad-hoc reporting, and other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• 8+ years accounts receivable experience, including managing others
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
• Government contracting and Deltek Costpoint experience.

• Knowledge of GAAP, CAS, FAR and control understanding
• Strong organizational, prioritization skills, and attention to detail
• Actively focuses on team development and growth
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrate high level of integrity, professionalism including teamwork
• Ability to effectively plan, work well under pressure and short deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong problem solving, research, and analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and a desire to work in a collaborative environment
• Creates an atmosphere in which timely information flows smoothly through the organization
• Actively pursues learning and self-development to enhance personal, professional and business growth; shares learning and development with their team
• Strong Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word skills