Manager, Government Accounting

We offer remote work opportunities (AK, AR, AZ, CO, FL, HI, IA, ID, IL, KS, LA, MD, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NM, NC, ND, OK, OR, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA/DC, WA, WI & WY only) .

Our Department of Defense contract requires US citizenship and a favorably adjudicated DOD background investigation for this position.

Veterans, Reservists, Guardsmen and military family members are encouraged to apply!

Job Summary

The Government Accounting Manager leads program financial management activities across multiple federal contracts, contract line items, and contract modifications, ensuring compliant general ledger operations aligned with company policy, company disclosed accounting practices, FAR, DFARS, and CAS. This role oversees cost accumulation, indirect rate monitoring, and incurred cost reporting, and supports forward pricing and contract financial controls. As a key business partner to Budget, Contract Management, Procurement, and Human Capital teams, the manager ensures accurate financial reporting and supports program execution by ensuring general ledger reporting is relevant and reliable. The position also leads government audit support activities, maintains financial documentation, and drives process improvements to strengthen internal controls.

Education & Experience

Required:

• Bachelor's (BA/BS) Degree in Accounting or related field
• Five (5) years increasingly responsible experience in general ledger review and analysis
• Five (5) years increasingly responsible experience in management reporting and analysis of overhead rates
• Five (5) years increasingly responsible experience ensuring accounting compliance with disclosed accounting practices and federal standards
• Hands-on experience with indirect cost management and incurred cost submission
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft PowerBI, Excel, Teams, and SharePoint tools
• Experience conducting or supporting federal government contract audits
• U.S. Citizen
• Must be able to receive a favorable interim and adjudicated final Department of Defense (DoD) background investigation

Preferred:

• Professional certifications or licensure such as Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or other certification related to government accounting standards

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Accounting team on the monthly close; review account balances for compliance with disclosed accounting practice, company policy, FAR, DFARS, and CAS.
• Manage the incurred costs reporting and annual submission.
• Manage the overhead rate reporting and variance analysis.
• Support Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) audits.
• Support the development and submission of provisional billing rates and forward pricing rate proposals.
• Lead travel and expense review and reporting.
• Produce reporting that is timely, complete, thoughtful, understandable, and accurate.
• Ensure all procedures and documentation support departmental policies and procedures.
• Mentor, manage, and develop staff, including creation of individual goals and performance assessment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.

Competencies

Commitment to Task: Ability to conform to established policies and procedures; exhibit high motivation.

Computer Literacy: Ability to function in a multi-system Microsoft environment using Microsoft PowerBI, SharePoint, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Empathy / Customer Service: Customer-focused behavior; helping approach, including listening skills, patience, respect, and empathy for another's position.

Independent Thinking / Self-Initiative: Critical thinkers with ability to focus on things which matter most to achieving outcomes; commitment to task to produce outcomes without direction and to find necessary resources.

Information Management: Ability to manage large amounts of complex information easily, communicate clearly, and draw sound conclusions.

Organizational Skills: Ability to organize people or tasks, adjust to priorities, learn systems, within time constraints and with available resources; detail-oriented.

Problem Solving / Analysis: Ability to solve problems through systematic analysis of processes with sound judgment; has a realistic understanding of relevant issues.

Technical Skills: Extensive working knowledge in G.A.A.P. accounting, F.A.R. standards, Cost Accounting Standards, and federal contracts administration; knowledge of PeopleSoft or similar accounting software; hands-on work with Microsoft reporting tools including PowerBI and Excel; professional presentation of complex financial data.

Working Conditions

Working Conditions:

• Works within a standard office environment, with minimal travel
• Extensive computer work with prolonged periods of sitting

Company Overview

Taking Care of Our Nation's Heroes.

It's Who We Are. It's What We Do.

Do you have a passion for serving those who served?

Join the TriWest Healthcare Alliance Team! We're On a Mission to Serve®!

Our job is to make sure that America's heroes get connected to health care in the community.

At TriWest Healthcare Alliance, we've proudly been on that important mission since 1996.

DoD Statement

Our Department of Defense contract requires US citizenship and a favorably adjudicated DOD background investigation for this position.

Benefits

We're more than just a health care company. We're passionate about serving others! We believe in rewarding loyal, hard-working people who are willing to learn as they grow. TriWest Healthcare Alliance values teamwork. Join our team, fulfill your responsibilities, and you may also be considered for frequent pay raises, overtime opportunities to earn even more, recognition and reward programs, and much more. Of course, we also offer a comprehensive and progressive compensation and benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Paid time off
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (with matching)
• Short-term and long-term disability, basic life, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid volunteer time

TriWest job postings typically include a salary range, which can vary based on the specific role and location, but generally this position ranges from around $117,000 - $130,000 per year.

Equal Employment Opportunity

TriWest Healthcare Alliance is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are proud to have an inclusive work environment and know that a diverse team is a strength that will drive our success. To that end, TriWest strives to create an inclusive environment that supports diversity at every organizational level, and we highly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Applicants are considered for positions based on merit and without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws.