Government Contracts Accountant (GA08001)

Location: Durham
Department: G&A

Summary

Nitronex Corporation creates radio frequency (RF) power transistors utilizing the world's only commercial-grade, ISO certified, gallium nitride (GaN) RF power semiconductor process capable of revolutionizing the performance, cost and use of mobile communications networks. Nitronex's unique ability to build GaN RF power transistors on industry-standard silicon (Si) substrates, a patented technique called SIGANTIC® processing enables dramatic enhancements to the coverage, capacity and data rate performance of WiMAX and cellular networks. Nitronex's intellectual property portfolio encompasses extensive technologies in the areas of material science, crystal growth, device design and fabrication of 'GaN-on-Silicon' semiconductor devices operating over unprecedented ranges of voltage, temperature and frequency.

The entrepreneurial spirit is embedded in the Nitronex culture where individual ideas and initiative are valued, appreciated and expected. At Nitronex, employees are empowered with independence to make decisions and share their knowledge. This means that Nitronex employees have the unique advantage of working in an environment where ideas don’t get caught in a web of red tape and ingenuity is embraced.

We are currently looking for a Government Contracts Accountant to:

• Create and maintain all subcontracts, prime contracts and other programs related costs in the accounting system and ensuring the accumulation of government contract costs and billings are in accordance with FAR and DFAR regulations
  

• Enhance and maintain functional accounting/reporting system approved by Defense Contract Auditing Agency following laws and rules of Federal Acquisition Regulations
  
• Support Contracts Manager with all cost proposals, budgets and contracts review
  
• Establish weekly reporting/monitoring of all contracts/programs to track performance, resources, expenses and progress billings
  
• Coordinate and lead all activities with independent auditors associated with government contracts (i.e. DCAA), and other programs (i.e. Prime Contractors)
  

• Be responsible for determination and tracking of Overhead and G&A rates
  

• Handle invoicing through WAWF and other DFAS invoicing and delivery procedures
  

• Perform other accounting functions (non – government contracts related) such as purchasing and fixed assets maintenance
  

Required Skills:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting (Masters in Accounting or Finance preferred)

• 8 years experience; 5 years government contracts (cost plus) accounting experience plus 3-5 years general accounting experience

• Strong communications skills (verbal and written) with internal and external customers

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask

To apply, submit your resume and cover letter to:

E-mail:
hr@nitronex.com
Fax: 919-807-9200

US Mail:
Attn: Human Resources
Nitronex Corporation
2305 Presidential Drive
Durham, NC 27703