Senior Government Contract Accountant (Consulting Opportunity)

We are seeking an experienced Senior Government Contract Accountant to provide critical year-end accounting support for a growing federal contractor. This is a hands-on consulting opportunity for an accounting professional who can quickly integrate into the team work independently and provide immediate value during a busy year-end period.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in government contracting incurred cost submissions indirect rates DCAA compliance and financial reporting within FAR-regulated environments.

• Review analyze and reconcile general ledger accounts
• Prepare year-end schedules and audit-ready workpapers
• Support month-end and year-end close activities
• Assist with preparation of annual Incurred Cost Submissions (ICS)
• Develop and maintain ICE model schedules
• Prepare indirect rate calculations and reconciliations
• Support financial reporting and audit requests
• Ensure compliance with FAR Part 31 and government contracting accounting standards
• Partner with finance leadership on special projects and ad hoc analyses
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations accrual analyses and account research
• Support DCAA audit requests and compliance initiatives

• 7 years of progressive accounting experience
• Significant experience within a government contracting environment
• Hands-on experience preparing or supporting:
  • Incurred Cost Submissions (ICS)
  • ICE Model schedules
  • Indirect rates
  • DCAA audits and compliance requirements
  • FAR Part 31 cost principles
• Strong general ledger and account reconciliation experience
• Experience supporting year-end close and financial reporting activities
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including:
  • Pivot Tables
  • VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP
  • Complex formulas
  • Financial data analysis and reporting
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills