Accounting Analyst (Contract - Remote)

Accounting Analyst (Remote - Contract) Our client is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers' mission-critical needs. At this location you will be focusing on the department of defense and commercial communications systems. They provide advanced defense and commercial technologies across air, land, sea, space and cyber domains, making the world safer and more secure.

• Due to the nature of our clients work, a security clearance may be required. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.*

POSITION SUMMARY The Accounting Analyst is responsible for performing accurate and timely reconciliations of payroll, tax, and timekeeping accounts while ensuring proper financial posting and compliance with internal controls. · This role serves as a key finance partner to the Payroll Analyst and Time & Labor Analyst, helping to validate end‑to‑end labor cost accuracy from time entry through general ledger posting. · The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across Finance, Payroll, HR, and Government Compliance. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform monthly, quarterly, and year‑end reconciliations for payroll‑related general ledger accounts, including wages, taxes, deductions, labor accruals, and payroll clearing accounts.
• Reconcile timekeeping data from Oracle Maestro and Deltek Costpoint to ensure accurate labor reporting and alignment with payroll output.
• Validate tax postings, employer tax liabilities, and tax payments in coordination with the Payroll Analyst and external payroll tax service providers.
• Investigate and resolve variances between timekeeping, payroll, and general ledger transactions, documenting root causes and corrective actions.
• Partner closely with the Payroll Analyst and Time & Labor Analyst to ensure data integrity across systems and support accurate overtime, premium pay, job costing, and labor distribution.
• Review journal entries related to payroll, taxes, and labor cost allocations for accuracy and completeness.
• Support Government Compliance by ensuring labor transactions meet cost accounting standards and are properly classified for government contract reporting.
• Assist with month‑end and year‑end close activities, including account reconciliations, accruals, and audit support.
• Develop and maintain documentation, process flows, and reconciliation templates to strengthen internal controls and standardize processes.
• Generate reports and financial analyses to support audits, budgeting, compliance reviews, and operational decision‑making.
• Participate in system updates, testing, and process improvement initiatives that impact payroll or labor accounting.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 2–4 years of accounting experience, preferably with exposure to payroll, labor accounting, or tax reconciliation.
• Strong understanding of payroll accounting principles, labor cost allocation, and general ledger processes.
• Familiarity with Oracle Maestro and/or Deltek Costpoint preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to analyze and reconcile large data sets.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem‑solving abilities, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross‑functional teams.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Experience supporting multistate payroll environments.
• Exposure to government contracting, cost accounting standards (CAS), or DCAA‑related compliance.
• Experience with audit support and internal control documentation.
• Knowledge of payroll tax principles and reporting cycles.

We thank all candidates for their application, however only those that qualify will be contacted. Full-time contract employees are eligible for the following benefits: · Dental · Vision · Health · 401K · Holiday Pay Job Types: Full-time, Contract Pay: $35.00 - $50.00 per hour Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Accounting: 6 years (Required)
• payroll tax principles : 4 years (Required)
• Payroll Reconciliations: 5 years (Required)
• Multi-state taxation laws/compliance: 5 years (Required)
• Payroll Analysis: 5 years (Required)
• Accounting analysis: 5 years (Required)
• Ad Hoc Reporting: 4 years (Required)
• Cost accounting: 4 years (Required)
• Costpoint or Oracle or Maestro: 4 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote