Accounting Manager

NOTE: If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact Ocean Associates at 703-388-9548 to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Ocean Associates, Inc. (OAI) is seeking a full-time experienced accounting manager.   OAI was established in 2003 and provides consulting and technical services to the U.S. government, non-governmental organizations, international organizations, and the private sector.   We specialize in scientific program and project management, strategic planning, professional and technical services, and stakeholder engagement, supporting government contracts.  This non-supervisory position includes providing financial oversight and analysis to the CEO and President. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Prepare financial statements including income statements and balance sheets in accordance with GAAP.
• Schedule payment of all cash disbursements.
• Maintain fixed asset schedule.
• File state registrations and maintain compliance with state licenses.
• Prepare and submit monthly and quarterly filings/payments to select agencies (including GSA).
• Support various functions to include establishing new states of operation for payroll.
• Prepare all documents and work papers for completion of the corporate tax return.
• Prepare monthly cashflow reports. 
• Provide financial analysis and revenue projections to aid in the assessment of goals and benchmarks. 
• Prepare data to assist in the development of contract bids. 
• Track and report subcontracting revenue. 
• Manage audits for finance, workers compensation and 401k.

Start date:   Immediately 

Location:  Full-time remote 

Salary and Benefits:  This is a full-time salaried position with excellent benefits. Annual salary: ranges from $70,000-$120,000. Salary may be negotiated higher depending on applicant’s skills and relevant experience.

Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s in Accounting degree with 5+ years’ experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both individually and collaboratively in a team/group setting.
• Familiarity with Quickbooks Online, MS Office Suite and Google Workspace apps.

Preferred Skills: 

• CPA license
• Experience using timecard project management software such as Unanet and Deltek Costpoint. 
• Experience handling financials as a government contractor.
• Experience working in National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), particularly NOAA Fisheries and NOAA National Ocean Service. 

If you are interested in being considered for this position, please APPLY THROUGH OUR ADP WEB PORTAL, AT THE LINK AT THE TOP RIGHT OF THIS PAGE.

Only qualified applicants that meet minimum experience or background requirements stated above need apply. When applying for this position you will be asked to upload your resume at the end of this online application.

Applicants should submit a resume that includes the following:

• Cover letter that briefly describes how you meet the required and preferred qualifications listed.
• Work history for past 10 years or since last full-time education.
• Education.
• Previous experience or training with similar requirements.
• Three professional references.  
• Include your name in the document file name.
• Upload your resume in readable, not scanned, PDF or Word format (PDF is preferred).  

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States, complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire, and successfully complete a federal government background check.   Ocean Associates Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable federal or state law. 

OAI is a government contractor and is required by law to invite applicants to self-identify their race, gender, national origin, disability status and veteran status. OAI is required to use the information it collects as part of its future affirmative action efforts in hiring. The information is collected anonymously by computer and is not connected to your application. You will see a place to check certain boxes in OAI's online application. Even though the information is anonymous, self-identification is voluntary. You can always check the box that says you decline to self-identify. 

Note:  If you are not selected, your materials may be retained for present or future opportunities. We may use your resume in bidding on a project and if we are awarded the work, we will contact you before seeking further applicants. If you do not wish us to retain or use your resume to seek work for you, please let us know in the "Notes" section on the second page of the online application.