Senior Accountant - Government Contracting

Overview

A Senior Accountant position is available within a government contracting environment, focusing on detailed reconciliations of balance sheet and sub-ledger accounts to ensure accuracy, compliance, and completeness of financial data. This role supports month-end and year-end close processes, audit readiness, and adherence to GAAP, FAR, CAS, and internal policies.

Responsibilities

• Perform timely and accurate reconciliations of general ledger accounts, including cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, unbilled receivables, advances, and intercompany transactions.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies between sub-ledger and general ledger balances.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes by preparing schedules and reconciliation reports.
• Maintain and document reconciliation procedures in accordance with internal control requirements and audit standards.
• Ensure compliance with government contract accounting standards (FAR, DFARS, CAS) in all reconciliation processes.
• Collaborate with project accountants, billing specialists, and financial analysts to validate transaction accuracy and completeness.
• Assist with preparation for internal and external audits, including DCAA and CPA firm audits, by providing supporting documentation and explanations.
• Monitor aging and clearing of reconciling items to ensure timely resolution and proper reporting.
• Recommend and help implement process improvements to strengthen reconciliation workflows and internal controls.
• Support special accounting projects as assigned.
• Adhere to company policies, procedures, and safety regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant accounting experience with a focus on reconciliations.
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and federal contracting regulations (FAR, CAS).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and data validation.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Deltek Costpoint.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment.
• Experience in a government contracting environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with indirect rate structures, incurred cost submissions, and DCAA audit processes.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Regular use of hands and fingers for typing, writing, and handling office equipment.
• Ability to occasionally walk, reach with hands and arms, and stoop or kneel.
• May occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds (e.g., files, office supplies).
• Clear vision to read documents on computer screens.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone/video meeting, and email.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $105,000 - $130,000 USD annually.
• Comprehensive and flexible benefits package including:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • TRICARE Supplemental
  • Critical Illness insurance
  • Company-Paid Life and Short-Term Disability insurance
  • Optional Long-Term Disability
  • Paid Leave
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Employee Discounts
  • Wellness Seminars

For union-represented positions, benefits and leave are provided according to the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Location

Falls Church, VA (hybrid schedule or remote)

Additional Information

• Labor Category: Exempt
• Clearance Level: Not Applicable
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Pre-employment screening includes criminal background check, motor vehicle record review, and 5-panel drug screening.
• Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates with disabilities or medical conditions during the hiring process upon request.