General Ledger Accountant

Job Description

Senior Accountant | Long Wave Inc.

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Long Wave Inc., located primarily on-site in Oklahoma City, OK, with the potential for some hybrid work. Long Wave Inc. is seeking a dedicated Senior Accountant to manage and optimize critical financial operations, ensuring meticulous compliance and accurate reporting across all general ledger activities. This position plays a pivotal role in maintaining the company’s financial integrity and efficiency by working closely with various internal departments and administering key financial systems.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: 9/80 Schedule
• Location: Hybrid – Oklahoma City, OK
• Mission: Own the general ledger process, ensure compliance with GAAP and FAR regulations, and manage key financial systems while supporting internal and external financial reporting needs.
• Tech Stack: Deltek Costpoint, UKG, SAP Concur, JPMorgan Chase, Office 365, Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• General Ledger Management: Recommend, review, and post all general ledger entries, AP vouchers, AR billing, cash disbursements, and journal entries, ensuring adherence to established accounting principles.
• Financial Reconciliation & Compliance: Identify, review, and meticulously reconcile daily/monthly bank activities, credit card statements using SAP Concur and JPMorgan Chase, and all General Ledger accounts in compliance with GAAP and FAR regulations.
• System Administration: Serve as the primary administrator for essential financial systems including Deltek Costpoint, UKG, SAP Concur, Corporate Banking, and Credit Card Accounts, ensuring data accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Reporting & Tax Compliance: Prepare the monthly borrowing base report, assist with various management and corporate tax returns, research relevant tax laws and regulations, and implement necessary changes into general accounting practices while responding to tax authority notices.
• Month-End & Year-End Oversight: Manage the comprehensive month-end closing process, provide clear direction and support to staff members, and actively assist with the critical end-of-year closing functions to ensure timely and accurate financial statements.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field, or demonstrably equivalent job experience in accounting.
• Experience: 2-3 years of previous General Ledger experience. US Citizenship and eligibility for a DoD Security Clearance are mandatory requirements for this position.
• Skills: Proficiency with Office 365, with extensive skills using Excel Spreadsheets for financial analysis and reporting. Demonstrated ability to review and reconcile accounts compliant to GAAP and FAR regulations.
• Bonus: Direct experience with UKG Payroll Systems and Deltek Costpoint. Prior experience working specifically in a Government Contracting environment.