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GL Accountant Accounting Manager

Cherry Bekaert


Job Location:

Tysons Corner, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 18 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 15 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled GL Accountant / Accounting Manager to support our growing government contracting environment. This role will be responsible for general ledger accounting monthend close financial reporting and compliance within a Deltek Costpoint system. Depending on experience the role may include management of accounting staff and ownership of key accounting processes.

The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of government contracting regulations thrives in a deadlinedriven environment and brings handson Costpoint expertise.

Key Responsibilities
Core Accounting Responsibilities
  • Manage and maintain the general ledger in Deltek Costpoint
  • Perform monthend quarterend and yearend close activities including journal entries reconciliations and accruals
  • Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with GAAP
  • Ensure accurate accounting for indirect rates allocations and cost pools
  • Support DCAAcompliant accounting practices and internal controls
Government Contracting & Compliance
  • Ensure compliance with FAR DFARS CAS and company policies
  • Support incurred cost submissions audits and government inquiries
  • Partner with FP&A and Program Finance to ensure accurate project accounting
  • Assist with provisional billing rates and rate adjustments
Costpoint System Ownership
  • Utilize Deltek Costpoint modules including General Ledger Project Setup Billing Accounts Payable and Fixed Assets
  • Troubleshoot accounting issues within Costpoint and recommend process improvements
  • Support system upgrades configuration and testing as needed
Leadership & Collaboration
  • Supervise mentor and develop accounting staff
  • Review staff work product and ensure adherence to deadlines and quality standards
  • Collaborate crossfunctionally with Contracts Finance Payroll and HR
  • Identify opportunities to streamline and improve accounting processes
Qualifications
Required
  • Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance
  • 5 years of progressive accounting experience in a government contracting environment
  • Handson Deltek Costpoint experience (required)
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP and federal contracting regulations
  • Experience with monthend close and financial reporting
  • Advanced Excel skills
Preferred
  • CPA or CMA certification
  • Prior experience at a large or complex government contractor
  • Supervisory or people management experience
  • Experience supporting DCAA audits and incurred cost submissions
  • Active or prior security clearance

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Required Experience:

Manager


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Cordia Resources is a professional recruiting and staffing firm specializing in the areas of Accounting, Finance, HR, and IT in the Washington DC Metro region.

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