General Accountant

For more than 40 years, Calian has been solving the world’s most complex problems by pairing the brightest minds with powerful technology. Calian solutions impact the world; from the satellites in space that connect us to the farms that feed us, from the medical professionals who care for us to the governments, schools and companies that make the world better every day. 

Position Overview 
 
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented General Accountant to join our finance team. This fully remote role(working Mountain Time hours) is part of AMS (Advanced Medical Solutions), Calian’s newest acquisition, and offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing organization. 
 
You will support the finance department in streamlining invoicing processes, managing timecards, handling prepaid travel, and improving month-end close procedures. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, experience with financial systems, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. 

Responsibilities 

 This is a remote position reporting to the VP, Finance & Administration. 

• Assist with the month-end close process and reconciling prepaid expenses, credit card statements, capital assets, accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory, and loans.
• Preparing monthly supporting schedules and working papers.
• Reviewing and interpreting customer contracts to ensure the accurate and timely generation of invoices.
• Ensuring accruals of expenses and revenues are recognized appropriately and ensuring cut-off procedures.
• Overseeing the submission and processing of expense reports while ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Identify opportunities to automate expense report process to reduce manual effort and improve efficiency.
• Address any issues related to missing receipts or incomplete submissions in an efficient and timely manner.
• Addressing any discrepancies in a timely manner to support a period-end close process within 8 business days.
• Managing the prepaid travel account, including coding travel invoices and performing weekly data dumps for reconciliation.
• Collaborate with the Finance team and IT team to optimize use of financial systems, including UKG and Sage 50.
• Assist with any systems integrations or transitions, including but not limited to designing, testing, and training.
• Identifying opportunities to improve any processes or controls to help improve accuracy, timeliness, completeness, and validity.
• Supporting other ad-hoc projects and tasks as assigned. 
  
  

Qualifications 

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field.  
• Experience: Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a finance, accounting, or administrative role with a focus on invoicing, revenue recognition, and month-end close process.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in any financial systems (e.g., Sage 50, QuickBooks, etc.), advanced Excel skills, and experience with data analysis and reporting tools.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to identify process inefficiencies and implement improvements.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.  
• Self-Management: Ability to self-motivate and self-manage effectively given that this role would be remote.
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail in managing financial data and processes.
• Adaptability: Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities effectively. 
  
  

Additional Requirements 

• Knowledge and experience working with Sage, or other similar accounting systems.
• Excellent written/oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.  
• Nice to have: Previous experience working with government contracts and SAP experience. 

Job Title: General Accountant 
Requisition Number: 1886
Date: June 4, 2025
Location 1: Remote
Remote: Yes
Business Unit: Corporate
Department: Finance & Administration
Job Type: Full-time
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