Senior Government Contract Accountant (Consulting Opportunity)

Cherry BekaertVirginia, United StatesOn-siteContractListed 3 hours ago

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Position Overview

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

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