Accountant Principal - Special Projects (ABQ)
Location: Albuquerque, NM (Onsite)
Pay range: $110,000 - $115,000
Who We Are:
TechSource, a Salas O'Brien company and a previous DOE Small Business of the Year recipient and ten-time Inc. 5000 winner, is a nationally recognized engineering and scientific company specializing in the management and technical delivery of large-scale nuclear and high-technology projects with numerous federal agencies, helping to advance missions of national importance for government programs, national laboratories, national security facilities, nuclear operations, and complex projects nationwide. We provide direct access to hundreds of experts and industry leaders in the nuclear sciences, non-proliferation technologies, accelerator physics, and systems engineering arenas with offices in Washington DC, SC, TX, TN, and NM. Our outstanding technical service has earned the company a client retention rate of over 95 percent. As part of Salas O'Brien, we work to attract and retain the best talent because the best talent delivers the best results for our clients.
Job Summary:
TechSource is seeking an experienced, full-time Accountant Principal – Special Projects to join our Accounting team. This high-impact role will report to the Controller and will work closely with the Chief Financial Officer and Assistant Controller to manage strategic projects across the accounting and finance functions. You will enhance processes and support organizational scalability. This position is based at our Albuquerque office. A hybrid work schedule may be approved by the Controller, after 2-4 months of training.
Responsibilities:
- Evaluate, recommend, and implement improvements to existing accounting processes and workflows.
- Support and strengthen accounting structures to ensure compliance and operational integrity.
- Partner with IT and project controls to implement enhancements to the ERP system, particularly in project accounting and financial reporting.
- Support indirect rate calculations.
- Perform high-level accounting tasks.
- Support other accounting special projects as directed by department leadership, such as strategic requests, cross-functional projects, and compliance projects.
Qualifications and Experience:
- US citizenship is required.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
- 7 or more years of relevant accounting and project management experience.
- Strong analytical, research, and documentation skills.
- Demonstrated project management experience with the ability to drive initiatives from concept to execution.
- Exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Unanet or similar ERP systems is a plus.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Federal government accounting work experience.
- Master’s degree.
- CPA.
- Budget creation and management experience.
Compensation & Benefits:
The expected base salary range for this role is $110 – $115,000 per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.
This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
- Professional development support
For more information, visit our full benefits overview: https://salasobrien.com/benefits/
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
TechSource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. TechSource will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.
Third-Party Agency Notice
TechSource does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners engaged directly by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.
Qualifications Education Preferred Bachelors or better. Equal Opportunity Employer
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Skills Required
- U.S. citizenship
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
- Seven or more years of relevant accounting and project management experience
- Strong analytical, research, and documentation skills
- Demonstrated project management experience driving initiatives from concept to execution
- Exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience with Unanet or similar ERP systems
- Federal government accounting experience
- Master’s degree
- CPA
- Budget creation and management experience
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare options include multiple medical, dental, and vision plans with an individual medical option at no premium, plus no‑cost preventive medications and mental‑health resources. Employer‑paid disability and life coverage further strengthen the safety net.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off includes a base PTO allotment plus company office‑closure days and paid parental leave for births, adoptions, and foster placements. Feedback suggests the breadth of leave is a standout component of the package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include a 401(k) employer match with a potential additional company stock contribution, along with RRSP support in Canada and a student‑loan payment 401(k) match in the U.S. These features provide structured long‑term savings support beyond base pay.
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What We Do
Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and technical services firm focused on advancing the human experience through the built environment. Our team is engineered for impact™, helping clients achieve critical goals, advancing our team members through growth and opportunity, and operating at the center of important global issues, including sustainability and decarbonization. We are a top firm as ranked by Engineering News-Record and Consulting-Specifying Engineer, and we have appeared for over a decade on the Inc. 5000 list of North America’s fastest-growing private companies.
