Senior Government Contract Accountant

TerraPower is a nuclear technology company based in Bellevue, Washington. At its core, the company is working to raise living standards globally through a more affordable, secure, and environmentally friendly form of nuclear energy along with innovations in medical isotopes to improve human health. In 2006, TerraPower originated with Bill Gates and a group of like-minded visionaries who evaluated the fundamental challenges to raising living standards around the world. They recognized energy access was crucial to the health and economic well-being of communities and decided that the private sector needed to take action and create energy sources that would advance global energy deployment. TerraPower’s mission is to be a world leader in new nuclear technologies, while developing innovators and future leaders in the nuclear field. As a result, the company’s activities in the fields of nuclear energy and related sciences are yielding significant innovations in the safety and economics of nuclear power, hybrid energy and medical applications – all for significant human health benefits.” TerraPower is seeking to hire highly motivated and forward-thinking professionals who are interested in focusing on advanced nuclear reactor research and development and influencing change within the nuclear power landscape and bringing forward the critical production of medical isotopes.  TerraPower is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.  Government Contract Accountant – Accounts Receivable The Government Contract Accountant – Accounts Receivable will be responsible for the reviewing billable charges (including AP invoices and travel expenses) in compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) for all contract types.  The successful candidate will demonstrate extensive knowledge in GAAP, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and user experience in Oracle and Concur. Responsibilities Review internal travel expense reports in Concur to ensure compliance with FAR regulations and company travel policies. Review Accounts Payable invoices for accuracy, proper documentation, and compliance with contractual requirements. Review travel expenses submitted by subrecipients to ensure compliance with FAR and applicable travel policies. Ensure proper GL, department, and project/billable coding for all expenses. Extract, review, and compile supporting documentation (e.g., travel receipts, subcontractor invoices, purchase orders, and expense reports) required to support government invoices. Assist in the preparation, validation, and issuance of government invoices in accordance with contract terms and FAR compliance requirements. Identify and flag unallowable costs in accordance with government regulations and contractual terms. Monitor Accounts Receivable aging and ensure collections remain current. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve billing discrepancies and payment issues. Support month-end close activities, including general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and journal entry preparation/posting. Assist with monthly and quarterly internal and external financial reporting