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.
Key Responsibilities
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
Required Qualifications
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
IND4
Numbers & Facts
Location
Springfield, Virginia
Website
https://www.cbh.com
Skills
Accountingunmatched
Accounting Closeunmatched
Accounting Standards and Regulationsunmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Balance Sheetunmatched
Consultingunmatched
Customer/Client Researchunmatched
Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA)unmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Federal Contractsunmatched
Financeunmatched
Financial Analysisunmatched
Financial Auditunmatched
Financial Complianceunmatched
Financial Reportingunmatched
General Ledger Accountingunmatched
Government Accountingunmatched
Government Contractsunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Microsoft Excelunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Pivot Tablesunmatched
Reconciliationunmatched
Regulatory Complianceunmatched
Vlookupsunmatched
🎯
Be found by employers
5,500+ employers search our resume database daily. Add yours to get found by recruiters looking for candidates like you.
Level up your application
Professional resume templates
Browse dozens of recruiter approved resume templates, layouts and formats. Choose your favorite and make it your own in minutes.