Accounts Receivable ("AR") Assistant Manager with Security Clearance

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Job description

Overview Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter . Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted. SPA is searching for an Accounts Receivable ("AR") Assistant Manager, in a newly created role, to report directly to the Senior Manager of AR and lead our collections, cash receipts and closeout processes. The company is experiencing a high rate of growth and needs a leader to come and create actionable reporting for executive management and to facilitate creating scalable processes. This role requires excellent knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) as well as experience managing a team of individuals. Responsibilities Expected Contributions and Responsibilities Manage the collections process to ensure balances are collected timely and are properly reported in Costpoint Work with all members of the AR team to ensure any past due outstanding AR balances are timely followed up on and received by SPA Assist in the creation and maintenance of reporting files for executive management, including but not limited to analysis of AR aging and cash forecasting models Responsible for implementing an AR closeout process and then maintaining that process to ensure compliance, accuracy, and timely submission of closeouts Oversee the end-to-end AR process, for assigned programs, including review of bill preparation, reconciliation, submission, and resolution of errors or inquiries, and ultimately ensure timely receipt of payment Assist as necessary with integrations of new acquisitions for the AR department Ensure compliance is maintained with GAAP, CAS, and the FAR Assist with the completion of the annual Incurred Cost Submission, as needed Assist with audit requests and ensure they are provided timely and accurately Manage a team of individuals with varied backgrounds to optimal performance including establishment of team goals and delegation of tasks Maintain excellent relationships with internal and external stakeholders through teamwork and communication Perform account research, ad-hoc reporting, and other duties as assigned Qualifications Experience and Education 8+ years accounts receivable experience, including managing others Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration Government contracting and Deltek Costpoint experience. Knowledge and Attributes Knowledge of GAAP, CAS, FAR and control understanding Strong organizational, prioritization skills, and attention to detail Actively focuses on team development and growth Excellent written and verbal communication skills Demonstrate high level of integrity, professionalism including teamwork Ability to effectively plan, work well under pressure and short deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously Strong problem solving, research, and analytical skills Strong interpersonal skills and a desire to work in a collaborative environment Creates an atmosphere in which timely information flows smoothly through the organization Actively pursues learning and self-development to enhance personal, professional and business growth; shares learning and development with their team Strong Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word skills

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