Cordia Resources by Cherry Bekaert

Senior Accountant 16754724

Cordia Resources by Cherry Bekaert  •  Fairfax, VA (Onsite)  •  5 months ago
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Job Description

Senior Accountant – Aerospace & Space Technology (GovCon)

Location: Fairfax, VA | Onsite | Full-Time

Reports to: Controller


About the Company

Join a private equity-backed leader in aerospace and space technology that’s shaping the future of defense and innovation. With recent contract wins and rapid growth, we offer a dynamic environment where your expertise makes an impact.


Why This Role Matters

As a Senior Accountant (General Ledger), you’ll be a key player in ensuring financial accuracy and compliance for mission-critical programs. This is an opportunity to work in a high-growth GovCon environment, supporting projects that matter on a national scale.


What You’ll Do
  • Own general ledger accounting and monthly reconciliations
  • Lead month-end and year-end close processes
  • Ensure GAAP compliance and accurate revenue recognition for government contracts (T&M, CPFF, FFP)
  • Apply and monitor indirect cost rates and support Incurred Cost Submissions
  • Partner across departments to resolve variances and improve processes
  • Support audit prep, tax filings, and ERP integration initiatives

What You Bring
  • Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance
  • 6+ years of accounting experience, including payroll
  • Strong GAAP knowledge and GovCon exposure (FAR/CAS compliance)
  • Advanced Excel skills; experience with ADP and ERP systems (Navision/Business Central preferred)
  • CPA or payroll certifications a plus

Perks & Benefits
  • Competitive salary plus annual bonus potential
  • Comprehensive health, dental, vision coverage
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off, holidays, and parental leave
  • Tuition reimbursement and career development support

Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help us drive innovation in aerospace and space technology.

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Cordia Resources by Cherry Bekaert

About Cordia Resources by Cherry Bekaert

Cordia Resources by Cherry Bekaert is a leading national recruiting, staffing, and executive search firm specializing in placing accounting, finance, human resources (HR), information technology (IT), and contract/subcontract administration professionals.

With more than 20 years’ experience as public accountants and chief financial officers of publicly traded, venture-backed, and privately-held companies, our unique industry knowledge allows us to provide a truly consultative approach to our candidates and clients.

Our client base has grown out of the amazing success of our parent company, Cordia Partners, one of the DC area’s most respected firms for managed business services. Our expert recruiting and staffing solutions support business growth in the public and private sectors; including non-profit organizations, government contractors, technology, hospitality, real estate, and more.

Cordia Resources utilizes its extensive networks in the area and our proven recruiting model to consistently identify high-quality consultants and candidates at all career levels and across all industries.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Vienna, VA
Year Founded
2008
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