Accounting Manager
About The Position
ICA Language Services is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounting Manager to oversee the day-to-day accounting operations of our government contracting organization. Reporting to the President, this hands-on role is responsible for full-cycle accounting, government contract compliance, indirect rate management, and financial reporting integrity. This position focuses on operational accounting execution rather than FP&A strategy. The Accounting Manager will supervise a Senior Accountant and play a key role in maintaining compliance, audit readiness, and process efficiency. As a woman-owned government contractor, ICA offers a collaborative environment where accounting leadership directly supports operational success and responsible growth.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent experience
- Five or more years of progressive accounting experience, including government contracting
- Knowledge of FAR Part 31, CAS, DFARS, and DCAA requirements
- Experience with indirect rates, cost pools, job costing, and labor distribution
- Strong GAAP and government contract cost accounting knowledge
- Advanced Excel skills
- Experience with collaborative tools such as Teams or Google environments and best practices for communication and file storage
- Demonstrated experience using AI tools or automation to improve accounting efficiency
- Ability to work independently in a hands-on environment
- Applicants must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or foreign nationals authorized to work in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Unanet preferred; Deltek Costpoint experience strongly considered
Responsibilities
- Accounting Operations Lead full-cycle government contract accounting, including A/P, A/R, billing, payroll, general ledger, and monthly close
- Oversee and review work performed by the Senior Accountant
- Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end close processes
- Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and overall financial statement integrity
- Monitor cash flow, working capital, and contract funding
- Government Contract Compliance Maintain indirect rate structures, cost pools, and allocation bases
- Ensure accurate job cost accumulation, labor distribution, and contract revenue recognition
- Support forward pricing rate calculations and cost proposal data preparation
- Maintain knowledge of FAR Part 31, CAS, DFARS, and DCAA requirements
- Prepare documentation and schedules for DCAA and external audits
- Reporting, Systems, and Process Improvement Prepare monthly financial statements and management reports
- Perform variance analysis and communicate financial results clearly to leadership
- Maintain and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
- Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce risk
- Demonstrate experience using AI tools and automation to streamline accounting workflows and improve reporting accuracy
- Maintain and optimize ERP accounting configuration and reporting
- Leadership Supervise, mentor, and develop a Senior Accountant
- Develop and execute staffing or workflow improvements as appropriate
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
