Remote Accountant (Government Contracting) Washington DC

Overview

An organization is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager for a part-time, remote leadership role during traditional daytime business hours. This position involves managing a remote team of client-facing accountants and leveraging extensive government accounting expertise to enhance client service and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional accounting and operational services to clients.
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of professional accounting and bookkeeping practices.
• Support client onboarding processes for assigned engagements.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, bookkeeping entries, monthly book closings, and preparation of financial reports and analysis.
• Collaborate with team members and management to ensure client satisfaction through timely and effective communication.
• Manage day-to-day client relationships within established processes and budget parameters.
• Identify and recommend additional services or tools to enhance client value and operational efficiency.
• Participate in regular team and one-on-one video meetings to align on goals and performance.
• Embrace new technology and coaching feedback to meet team and client objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
• Minimum of 5 years of full-cycle accounting experience, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, monthly closings, and financial reporting and analysis.
• Strong experience in federal government contracting, including familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) compliance, and DFARS.
• Proficiency with accounting software such as Deltek Costpoint, Unanet, and QuickBooks Government Edition.
• Experience reviewing and setting up new government contracts in accounting systems.
• Working knowledge of indirect, direct, unallowable costs, and wrap rates for government contracts.
• Payroll experience involving multiple government contracts; experience with Work In Progress (WIP) reports and Incurred Cost Submissions is strongly preferred.
• Ability and commitment to work during business hours (8:00 am – 5:00 pm EST, CST, MST, or PST).
• Experience managing client relationships while adhering to established processes and budgets.
• Strong commitment to client satisfaction and confidentiality when handling client data.

Preferred Qualifications

• Passion for delivering excellent client service and helping businesses succeed.
• Confidence in adopting new technologies to resolve client issues.
• Openness to coaching and feedback to improve team and client outcomes.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $33 - $40 USD per hour.
• Part-time remote work opportunity supporting work-life balance.
• Use of leading-edge cloud-based accounting platforms.

Location

• Remote position with required availability during standard business hours in any U.S. time zone (EST, CST, MST, or PST).

Additional Information

• The employer is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity.
• The hiring process includes phone and video interviews; no payment or personal information is requested prior to a job offer.
• Candidates should be cautious of online scams related to job offers.