Senior Analyst

The role

The Senior Analyst will manage full-cycle accounting, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and month-end/year-end close. This role supports strategic planning and maintains financial accuracy through general ledger management and internal controls.

What you will do

• Manage full-cycle accounting, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll entries, and month-end/year-end close.
• Prepare, review, and maintain accurate general ledger records and reconciliations.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items.
• Improve accounting processes, strengthen documentation, and establish consistent reconciliation procedures.
• Ensure timely preparation of financial statements in compliance with U.S. GAAP.
• Maintain internal controls and support ongoing improvements to accounting workflows.
• Support strategic planning with data-driven financial insights.
• Prepare and manage audit deliverables, maintaining clear communication with external auditors.
• Partner cross functionally with all departments to ensure financial accuracy and alignment across the organization.
• Support implementation and optimization of accounting and ERP systems.

Required qualifications

• Strong foundation in accounting principles

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Demonstrated success improving or automating accounting processes in a growing company.
• Advanced Excel skills and comfort working with large data sets.
• Efficient in managing workload and meeting deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., Sage Intacct, QuickBooks, or similar).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Premiums are 100% Company Paid
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Company Stock Options
• Home Office Budget
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• All Federal Holidays
• One week for Thanksgiving
• Two weeks for Christmas and New Year’s

About the company

Defense Unicorns delivers mission value by streamlining software delivery so customers can focus on the most important challenges. The team is composed of innovators, software engineers, and veterans delivering technology programs across the federal market.