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The Accounting Manager is responsible for managing day-to-day accounting operations and supporting financial reporting, compliance, and government contract accounting requirements. This is a hands-on leadership role within a regulated government contracting environment, requiring expertise in FAR/CAS compliance and job cost accounting.
Key Responsibilities:
Accounting Operations: Lead monthly/year-end close processes, manage GL, AP/AR, payroll, and billing, and maintain balance sheet integrity.
Government Contracting: Manage job cost accounting across various contract types (T&M, FPIF, FFP). Ensure compliance with FAR Part 31 and CAS.Compliance & Audit: Support DCAA/DCMA audit requests, prepare incurred cost submissions, and coordinate tax reporting packages.
Systems & Process: Support ERP system administration (e.g., Deltek Costpoint/Unanet), improve accounting workflows, and ensure internal control integrity.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.5–8+ years of progressive accounting experience, specifically within the government contracting/defense industry.
Deep knowledge of general ledger, job cost accounting, indirect rate structures, and FAR cost allowability principles.
Strong Excel skills and experience with GovCon ERP systems (Deltek Costpoint, Unanet, or similar).