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Government Accounting Analyst

M.C. Dean, Inc
  • Tysons, Virginia
  • $78,320–$97,900 Per Year
  • Full-time
2 days ago

Job Description

Overview:
About M.C. Dean
M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation’s most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises.  With over 7,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.
 
Why Join Us?
Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values—agility, expertise, and trust—we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment.  At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries. 
 

Accounting professional with experience supporting billing, corporate accounting, and government contract compliance activities. Knowledgeable in Cost-Plus and Time & Materials (T&M) contract billing, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and government contract accounting principles. Supports incurred cost submissions, indirect rate calculations, audit requests, and contract administration while partnering with Accounting, Contracts, and Program Management teams to ensure accurate billing, regulatory compliance, and effective financial management throughout the contract lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

This position provides progressive experience across billing, corporate accounting, and government contract compliance functions. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop expertise in government contract accounting, indirect rates, incurred cost submissions, DCAA audits, final rate settlements, and contract closeout activities while supporting the financial operations of a growing government contractor.

Billing & Contract Administration

  • Prepare and review customer invoices for Cost-Plus, Time & Materials (T&M), and fixed-price contracts.
  • Validate labor, subcontractor, and other direct costs for billing accuracy and contractual compliance.
  • Perform billing reconciliations and analyze unbilled receivables.
  • Support preparation of final invoices, final vouchers, and contract closeout documentation.
  • Monitor contract funding limitations and assist in resolving billing discrepancies.
  • Coordinate with Contracts and Program Management to ensure timely and accurate billing.

Corporate Accounting

  • Support month-end and year-end close activities.
  • Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
  • Assist with balance sheet account analyses and financial statement reporting.
  • Support external audits and annual financial reporting requirements.
  • Maintain accounting records in accordance with company policies and internal controls.
  • Participate in process improvement initiatives across accounting and finance functions.

Government Contract Accounting & Compliance

  • Assist with preparation of annual Incurred Cost Submissions (ICS).
  • Support indirect cost rate calculations, reconciliations, and true-up analyses.
  • Apply FAR Part 31 cost principles in the review of allowable and unallowable costs.
  • Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for DCAA audits and compliance reviews.
  • Assist with final indirect rate settlement analyses and contract closeout activities.
  • Support maintenance of government accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • 2+ years of professional accounting experience, preferably in government contracting, project accounting, contract billing, public accounting, or corporate accounting.
  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of basic government contracting principles, FAR requirements, DCAA requirements, and federal contract compliance.
  • Experience supporting government contract Cost-Plus and/or Time & Materials (T&M) contract billing, accounting, incurred cost submissions, indirect rate calculations, or contract closeout activities.
  • Experience with account reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reporting processes.
  • CPA or other accounting certifications is a plus.
 We offer an excellent benefits package including:
  • A competitive salary
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • 401k Retirement Plan
  • Military Reserve pay offset
  • Paid maternity leave

Abilities:

  • Exposure to computer screen for a long period of time.
  • Sitting for extended periods of time.
  • Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
  • Have finger dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
  • Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
  • Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
  • Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  • Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
  • Identify and understand the speech of another person. 
Pay Range: USD $78,320.00 - USD $97,900.00 /Yr.

Numbers & Facts

LocationTysons, Virginia
Job TypeFull-time
IndustryConstruction - Industrial Facilities and Infrastructure
Salary$78,320–$97,900 Per Year
Company Size2,500 to 4,999 employees
Year Founded1949
Websitehttps://www.mcdean.com/index.htm

About Company

M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence™. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation’s most recognizable mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises.

The company’s capabilities include electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life-safety, instrumentation and control, and command and control systems.

M.C. Dean is headquartered in Tysons, Virginia and employs more than 4,000 professionals engineers,technicians, and staff who deploy worldwide automated, secure, and resilient power and technology systems; and deliver the management platforms essential for long-term system sustainability.

Skills

  • Accountingunmatched
  • Accounting Certificationsunmatched
  • Accounting Closeunmatched
  • Accounting Policiesunmatched
  • Accounts Receivableunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Audiovisualunmatched
  • Automationunmatched
  • Balance Sheetunmatched
  • Billingunmatched
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Contract Analysisunmatched
  • Contract Close-Outunmatched
  • Contract Managementunmatched
  • Corporate Policiesunmatched
  • Cost Accountingunmatched
  • Cyber-Physicalunmatched
  • Data Analysisunmatched
  • Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA)unmatched
  • Disability Insuranceunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Electrical Engineeringunmatched
  • Electricityunmatched
  • External Auditunmatched
  • Federal Compliance Regulationsunmatched
  • Federal Contractsunmatched
  • Financeunmatched
  • Financial Analysisunmatched
  • Financial Managementunmatched
  • Financial Operationsunmatched
  • Financial Reportingunmatched
  • Fixed Price Contractunmatched
  • Fundingunmatched
  • Government Accountingunmatched
  • Government Contractsunmatched
  • Government Policiesunmatched
  • Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
  • Internet Securityunmatched
  • Journal Entriesunmatched
  • Keyboardsunmatched
  • Life Insuranceunmatched
  • Life Safety Systemsunmatched
  • Manual Dexterityunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Operational Supportunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Pivot Tablesunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Project/Program Managementunmatched
  • Public Accountingunmatched
  • Reconciliationunmatched
  • Record Keepingunmatched
  • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
  • System Integration (SI)unmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Telecommunicationsunmatched
  • Time & Materials (T&M) Contractunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Variable Costsunmatched

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