Job Description
Ellumen, named a Top Workplace by the Washington Post, is a premier IT and professional services provider headquartered in Silver Spring, MD.  We deliver a broad spectrum of information technology and ancillary services to our federal customers.
We are seeking a versatile Accountant/Business Analyst to join our team. This hybrid role primarily supports the corporate accounting department while contributing critical analytical support to project finance and bid & proposal (B&P) pricing efforts. The ideal candidate possesses strong foundational accounting skills combined with a strategic, analytical mindset to drive project profitability and cross-functional collaboration.
Responsibilities and Duties
Under the supervision and guidance of the Controller, you will: • Core Accounting & Close: Prepare monthly journal entries, complex account reconciliations, and supporting schedules to ensure a timely and accurate month-end close in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• AR & Billing: Manage Accounts Receivable (AR) billings, ensure accurate invoice submissions via client portals, and proactively conduct collection follow-ups.
• Reporting & Compliance: Prepare monthly and quarterly bank compliance reporting, PEO reporting requirements, and support annual audit preparations.
• Project Finance: Support project reporting efforts by monitoring project spend, analyzing variances against budgets, and tracking key performance metrics.
• Pricing & B&P Support: Assist team in pricing model development and financial analysis for new Business & Proposal (B&P) opportunities, ensuring alignment with corporate rate structures.
• Operational Backup (AP & Payroll): Maintained cross-trained readiness to provide seamless backup support for end-to-end accounts payable processing and payroll cycles, ensuring business continuity during peak periods or team absences.
• Ad Hoc Analysis: Provide data-driven financial analysis, reporting, and special project support as requested by executive leadership and the Controller.
Qualifications
Required: • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
• 3+ years of progressive corporate accounting or financial analysis experience.
• Strong foundational knowledge of U.S. GAAP and hands-on month-end close experience.
• Exposure to or foundational understanding of standard accounts payable workflows and timekeeping/payroll processing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, data modeling).
• Excellent communication skills.
• High dependability and adaptability to manage competing priorities and pivot between analytical tasks and routine financial operations.
Preferred (Nice-to-Have): • Active CPA license or progress toward completing the CPA exam.
• Experience working within the federal government contracting (GovCon) industry.
• Familiarity with DCAA compliance guidelines (especially regarding timekeeping and labor distribution), FAR regulations, and project-based accounting structures.
• Hands-on experience with GovCon-specific ERP software (e.g. Unanet).
• Ability to work effectively cross-functionally
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and professional work environment. As an equal opportunity employer, we consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. We offer comprehensive healthcare benefits, which will be discussed in detail prior to your first interview.
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