Temporary Senior Accountant

About the roleWe're a government contractor closing out the year and need an experienced senior accountant to help get our books review-ready (year-end review, not an audit) and to support key GovCon deliverables. This is a short-term, high-intensity engagement. You'll work directly with our Controller and dive straight into the work - this role is for someone who can operate independently from day one. We are not able to train for this position.  Position is temporary through the end of the year.  Up to 40hrs/week, but flexible. What you'll doPerform a deep review of all GL accounts; identify and resolve issues to get the books in shape for a year-end reviewBuild and maintain supporting schedules for the review, including reconciliations and account roll-forwardsSupport the annual ESOP share valuation by compiling and preparing the information package sent to our third-party valuation firm (historical financials, schedules, and supporting data the appraiser requests)Assist in preparing the Incurred Cost Submission (ICS/ICE), including supporting schedules and reconciliation to the financial statementsWhat you need to succeedSignificant senior-level accounting experience with a government contractor (this is not an entry point into GovCon - deep, hands-on experience required)Demonstrated experience preparing Incurred Cost Submissions (ICE model schedules) and working knowledge of indirect rate structures (fringe, overhead, G&A)Strong command of FAR Part 31 (allowable/unallowable costs) and DCAA expectationsProven year-end close, GL reconciliation, and schedule-building skillsAdvanced Excel and the ability to build clean, review-ready workpapersSelf-directed; comfortable walking into messy books and bringing order without hand-holdingStrongly preferredHands-on experience with Unanet (our ERP) - we want someone who can literally hit the ground runningExperience supporting an ESOP company's annual valuation and/or familiarity with ESOP accountingCPA or equivalent senior credential