Senior Accountant

Position Summary

The Senior Accountant role is a senior individual contributor role responsible for assisting with the day-to-day financial operations, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, supporting audits, supporting the ERP and related business systems, maintaining security and compliance and providing financial insight to leadership. 

Description

At Nokia Federal Solutions (NFS), we are committed to building scalable, secure, and resilient networks that enhance government operations. Our team helps solve complex challenges for U.S. civil, defense, and intelligence sectors by providing leading end-to-end mission-critical network solutions. With a legacy backed by over 100 years of technology innovation, we are pioneers in the field. NFS is a dedicated Nokia U.S. entity focused on delivering mission-critical solutions to the U.S. Government. Join us today and contribute to helping support the mission!

The Senior Accountant performs duties of high complexity, judgment, and scope which include analyzing accounts and reports for completeness and accuracy, preparing journal entries, monthly balance sheet reconciliations, troubleshooting problem areas, and making recommendations for improving procedures. The Senior Accountant should be able to work independently with a minimal amount of supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with daily financial operations including payroll processing, accounts payable/receivable, and general ledger management.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, DCAA, FAR, and other federal contracting financial requirements.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes with accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Prepare financial statements – P&L, balance sheet and cash flows
• Support internal and external audits, ensuring timely responses and documentation.
• Partner with the CFO, Controller and Head of Accounting to analyze financial performance, identify risks, and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Develop, document, and implement process improvements in financial systems (e.g., Paylocity, Deltek Costpoint, Vestwell, Employee Navigator).
• Assist with treasury activities, forecasting, and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and government regulations related to financial operations.
• Provide mentorship and subject matter expertise across the finance and HR/payroll functions as needed.
• Interact with our parent company (Nokia) to handle intercompany reporting, reconciliation and various other matters. 

Note: This position is only open to U.S. citizens, who can obtain at least a Secret level security clearance, given the nature of our customer.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive finance or accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a senior accountant role.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, federal contract compliance, and DCAA regulations.
• Strong PC Skills; Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel. (i.e. ability to perform pivot tables, lookups, write formulas, etc.).
• Strong understanding of Deltek Costpoint ERP system.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex reconciliations, payroll integrations, and benefits accounting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate financial concepts for non-financial stakeholders.
• High level of integrity, attention to detail, and commitment to confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.

What We Offer You 

• An opportunity to be a part of something bigger; a mission with real impact.
• A chance to be a part of a people-first team.
• A comprehensive range of benefits that are fair, equitable, and competitive that include the following:
• Company-paid, full coverage inclusive health care (Medical, Dental Vision), for you and your family.
• Life/Disability: Employer-paid life insurance, in addition to short-term and long-term disability.
• 401(k) Retirement Account, 6% employer contribution.
• Professional Development
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Holidays: 11 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

An Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Nokia Federal Solutions Inc. is an equal opportunity employer & provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and will make hiring decisions without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.