Senior Accountant

BigBear.ai is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant. The Senior Accountant will play a critical role as a key contributor to various accounting functions at BigBear.ai. This position requires a meticulous accounting professional who can ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records, support financial reporting, and collaborate closely with the accounting team. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in accounting specifically in the government contracting industry, strong analytical skills, and a passion for leveraging technology and improving processes to drive efficiency and effectiveness.

This role can be performed fully remotely anywhere in the Continental United States with preference to the Washington DC Metro area.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounting Operations / Reporting:

• Take lead role in implementation, compliance, and ongoing analysis of revenue recognition policies in accordance with ASC 606
• Ensure accurate contract review, revenue treatment, and financial reporting related to revenue streams
• Assist in the monthly close process, including preparing workpapers and reconciliations
• Record monthly journal entries ensuring accuracy and appropriate documentation and approvals, primarily related to the order-to-cash (revenue) cycle
• Assist in preparing monthly financial statements and variance analysis
• Assist in preparing and reviewing Quarterly SEC filings to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with GAAP and SEC regulations

Accounting Systems:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to manage data governance, reporting structures, and data tagging
• Identify opportunities for system improvements and implement new functionalities
• Perform recurring data integrity checks with the systems administration team to ensure effective data governance

Policy and Compliance:

• Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of accounting policies and procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness
• Maintain compliance with SOX 404 controls, assisting in audits and internal controls testing
• Support DCAA-related compliance, including ad-hoc audits and Incurred Cost Submissions

Team Collaboration:

• Work closely with other departments to support financial decision-making and provide financial insights
• Participate in special projects as needed to support the company's strategic objectives
• Collaborate with Unanet Systems Admin to test and implement process and reporting improvement initiatives

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Proven experience (3 - 5 years) in accounting
• Extensive experience in revenue recognition, with a strong command of ASC 606 principles and their practical application, preferably in the government contracting or professional services industries
• Thorough knowledge of GAAP financial reporting standards and regulatory requirements
• Proven track record in preparing and reviewing SEC filings for a publicly traded company
• Experience with ERP systems and other accounting and reporting software
• Hands on experience with SOX compliance and internal control frameworks
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Advanced MS office skills (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc)
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work well under pressure
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

• Ability to identify process improvement opportunities and recommendations.
• Experience with Unanet, FloQast, and/or Workiva.

BigBear.ai is a leading provider of AI-powered decision intelligence solutions for national security, supply chain management, and digital identity. Customers and partners rely on Bigbear.ai's predictive analytics capabilities in highly complex, distributed, mission-based operating environments. Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, BigBear.ai is a public company traded on the NYSE under the symbol BBAI. For more information, visit https://bigbear.ai/ and follow BigBear.ai on LinkedIn: @BigBear.ai and X: @BigBearai.

BigBear.ai is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.