Overview
SimTech Inc. recognized as one of the 2025 Best Places for Working Parents is seeking a Accounting Manager to join our dynamic and diverse corporate team in Huntsville AL. This is an immediate opening with opportunities for growth and professional development.
SimTech offers a market leading compensation package with excellent benefits work/life balance outstanding retirement plan career advancement and much more.
We are seeking a Accounting Manager who will oversee daily accounting operations ensures accurate financial reporting and maintains compliance with regulatory standards. This role manages the accounting team leads month-end close and supports strategic financial initiatives. The ideal candidate has strong DoD contracting experience expertise in government contract accounting and proficiency with Deltek Costpoint.
Responsibilities
Supervise accounting team and assist with team member development.
Assist in managing daily accounting functions processes and procedures ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
Maintain and reconcile the general ledger ensuring accuracy of financial data across multiple contracts cost centers and indirect pools.
Prepare and review journal entries reconciliations and financial statements in compliance with GAAP and company policies.
Support and execute month-end quarter-end and year-end close processes including accruals allocations and variance analyses.
Assist in preparing monthly quarterly and annual financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.
Support payroll and timesheet processes; ensure labor distribution accuracy and proper cost allocations.
Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules providing documentation and ensuring compliance with all federal and company regulations.
Recommend and help implement process improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency in accounting operations.
Assist with the development of policies procedures and internal controls to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies and company policies.
Maintain integrity and confidentiality of financial data and ensure adherence to internal controls and best accounting practices.
Ensure compliance with government contracting standards including FAR CAS and DCAA audit requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications & Education Requirements and Desired Skillsets
Bachelors degree in accounting Finance or related field required.
Minimum 5-8 years of progressive accounting experience in a government contracting environment including direct supervisory experience.
Proficiency in Deltek Costpoint and advanced Microsoft Excel.
Strong understanding of the government contracting industry accounting principles GAAP FAR and DCAA compliance.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Sound judgment integrity and professionalism in handling confidential information.
Continuous improvement mindset and proactive approach to financial management.
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Physical Description
Employees in these positions will function in a general office/cubicle setting environment and laboratory/testing setting using standard office equipment and various electronic testing equipment including a computer telephone printers video equipment computer software and testing equipment. Will interact in a general office setting environment with various personnel; participate in meetings and contribute to team success; deliver timely results and produce reports; receive and communicate information; may include telework. May function in a specialized laboratory/testing environment using electronic testing equipment computer software and complex systems. May move and test equipment of various weights. Laboratory environment may require use of protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to safety glasses and protective hearing and footwear. May be expected to work varying shifts and hours to ensure successful operation of activities in the organization due to business demands; travel occasionally for assigned work.
About SimTech Inc.
SimTechs mission is to be the most reliable and cost-effective provider of Signature Models Simulations Hardware Software Cyber solutions and Test & Evaluation services. Established in 1983 by a team of experienced scientists and engineers SimTech has a long history of delivering high-technology defense-oriented solutions.
The company has been recognized as a Best Place to Work in 2020 and 2021 and as a Best Place for Working Parents in 2022-2025 by the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce.
SimTech offers an industry-leading comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Be a part of over 42 years of excellence-join our team today!
To learn more about our exceptional team and employee benefits contact SimTech HR or visit for more information.
Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer
SimTech Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. SimTech Inc. is a committed EOE/Vet/Disabled employer.
Simulation Technologies Inc. (SimTech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability you may use the following email address and/or phone number (256.428.2910) to contact us about your interest in employment with SimTech.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age genetic information citizenship ancestry marital status protected veteran status disability status or any other status protected by federal state or local law. SimTech participates in E-Verify.
Required Experience:
Manager
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