Associate Director of Accounting at KMEA in National City, California

Job Description:

KMEA is a project management, environmental, energy, engineering and sustainability consulting company providing professional services with the Federal Government as well as the commercial sector. We are seeking an experienced, full-time Associate Director of Accounting to for our Finance/Accounting department.

The Associate Director is an experienced, mission-driven individual with a passion to ensure compliance and consistency in adhering to U.S. Government accounting regulations. The position will be responsible for maintaining and monitoring the current accounting systems, policies, and procedures across the business unit for compliance.

YOU MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED SKILLS:
Federal Governmental accounting experience with professional services. Work experience with or for the DCAA, DCMA, FAR, and other Federal regulations.

Major Responsibilities:
Experience and working knowledge of DCAA, DCMA, FAR, CAS, GAAP and other regulations specific to government contracting for professional services. Reconciliation of GL accounts and preparation of monthly financial statements. Primary interface with Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA), Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) and other government representatives Overseeing and supporting A/R, A/P, payroll activities to ensure accuracy, and timeliness of invoice entry. Willingness to roll up sleeves and do the work vs. manage. Working liaison with all departments to ensure ongoing communications in all areas. Preparing accounting-related entries to numerous registers, journals, and logs, including check register logs, and transactions journals to ensure reconciliation of accounts. Preparing and submitting state excise and sales and use tax returns. Evaluate and ensure ERP compliance with government standards. Other duties as required.