Senior Accountant (Government Contracting)
On-siteWashington, District of Columbia, United States or Washington, United States
Job Summary
Manage general accounting functions including General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, bank reconciliations, and month-end close. Oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual deliverables while ensuring compliance with FAR, CAS, AMS, and DCAA requirements. Coordinate annual audits with external auditors and support DCAA reviews. Handle payroll processing in Deltek Costpoint and iSolved, manage cash flow analysis, and oversee vendor invoices to prevent duplicate payments. This senior role leads all accounting operations at NIRA Inc., a women-owned small business, requiring 5-7 years of experience with at least 3 in government contracting. Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and possess proficiency with FAR, DCAA, and GAAP.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience
- at least 3 years in government contracting
- Strong working knowledge of FAR, DCAA, CAS, and GAAP
- Proficiency with accounting systems used in government contracting (e.g., Deltek Costpoint)
- Experience managing or supporting DCAA audits
- Advanced Excel skills
- experience with financial reporting and data analysis
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving skills
- Applicants will be subject to a background check prior to confirmation of employment on this project
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree in Accounting or Finance
- Experience preparing Incurred Cost Submissions (ICE schedules) and project accounting in a government contracting environment
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