Principal Specialist, Accounting - Remote

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Posted May 2, 2026

Remote · US Full Time

Overview

A remote position is available within a government accounting team supporting aerospace and defense operations. This role requires U.S. citizenship due to program access restrictions. No security clearance is required.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and analyze cost impacts and cost accounting changes
  • Develop and analyze data for annual Incurred Cost Proposals
  • Formulate and prepare formal audit responses to government audit agencies (DCAA/DCMA)
  • Serve as liaison to DCAA/DCMA, responding to inquiries and audits
  • Prepare and submit Cost Accounting Standards Board (CASB) Disclosure Statements
  • Provide guidance on disclosed practices, policies, procedures, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
  • Support compliance efforts for the organization and its segments/reporting units
  • Prepare and present the annual CAS Testing Plan to leadership
  • Provide guidance on compliant costing including Non-Billable Items (NBI), Support Labor, Ethics, and Material
  • Review requests for Special Burden Material determinations
  • Coordinate with process owners for Support Allocation/Labor Pool compliance and audit requests
  • Ensure timely updates for Booking and Billing Indirect Rates
  • Collaborate across the enterprise to align FAR/CAS interpretations, identify best practices, and support corporate metrics

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or related field
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in finance or related business role; or advanced degree with minimum 3 years of experience
  • Proficient user of SAP, Analysis for Office, MS Excel, or similar financial systems
  • U.S. citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications

  • Strong written, verbal, and analytical skills
  • Understanding of complex business data, processes, rate modeling, and master data impact on rate application
  • Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Parts 30 and 31, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), CASB, and Incurred Cost Proposal
  • Ability to synthesize large data sets and summarize findings for leadership review

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary range: $86,800 to $165,200 annually, dependent on experience and qualifications
  • Eligibility for benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance programs, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays
  • Potential eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs based on performance and position level

Location

  • This is a remote position based in the United States; candidates must reside and work from one of the 50 U.S. states (excluding U.S. territories)
  • Occasional travel to site locations may be required

Candidates may be required to attend select interview steps in person at office locations despite the remote designation.

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