Accounting Manger
Posted: 03/30/2026
Job Number: 22341
Job Description
Accounting Manager
Overview
Responsible for managing daily accounting operations, financial reporting, compliance, and government contract accounting in a regulated environment. This role ensures accurate financial records, supports indirect rate structures, maintains job cost integrity, and prepares audit-ready documentation. Partners cross-functionally to ensure alignment with GAAP, FAR, and CAS.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting Operations & Close
- Manage general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, billing, and cash applications
- Lead month-end and year-end close processes
- Prepare/review journal entries, reconciliations, and financial schedules
- Maintain balance sheet accuracy and resolve discrepancies
- Support internal financial reporting
Government Contracting & Job Costing
- Maintain job cost accounting across multiple contract types
- Ensure compliant cost accumulation per FAR and CAS
- Support indirect rate calculations, monitoring, and true-ups
- Assist with incurred cost submissions and audit support
- Reconcile project and general ledgers;support EAC processes
- Monitor Limitation of Cost/Funds requirements
Compliance, Audit & Controls
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, FAR, CAS, and internal policies
- Support audit requests and maintain audit-ready documentation
- Coordinate tax reporting with external advisors (income, franchise, sales/use)
- Support tax provisions, filings, and compliance calendar
- Improve accounting policies, procedures, and data integrity
Systems & Process Improvement
- Support ERP systems (e.G., Deltek Costpoint, Unanet, or similar)
- Improve workflows, reporting efficiency, and internal controls
- Assist with system upgrades, implementations, and automation initiatives
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 5–8+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Experience in government contracting/defense environment
- Strong knowledge of:
- General ledger and financial close
- Job cost accounting and project reporting
- Indirect rate structures and cost pools
- FAR Part 31 cost principles
- Audit support and documentation
- Experience in mid-sized government contractor environment ($30M+ revenue)
- Advanced Excel skills and ERP experience
- Hands-on, detail-oriented approach
Preferred Qualifications
- CPA or CMA (or in progress)
- Experience with incurred cost submissions and audits
- Familiarity with EAC forecasting and ASC 606 revenue recognition
- Exposure to forward pricing rate proposals
Key Competencies
- Strong attention to detail and organization
- Analytical and data-driven
- Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, regulated environment
- Cross-functional collaboration
- High integrity and compliance focus
- Clear and effective communication
Compensation
Base salary: $110, 000 –$150, 000
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