Accounting Manager (Government Contracting)

NIRA•Washington, DC

About The Position

NIRA Inc., a fast-growing women-owned small business, is seeking an Accounting Manager that will lead all accounting and financial operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across all processes. This position is critical in maintaining the integrity of the company's financial data and compliance with FAR, CAS, AMS, and DCAA audit requirements. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, technical accounting expertise, and a deep understanding of government contracting environments.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
5-7 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in government contracting.
Strong working knowledge of FAR, DCAA, CAS, and GAAP.
Proficiency with accounting systems used in government contracting (e.g., Deltek Costpoint, Unanet, JAMIS).
Experience managing or supporting DCAA audits.
Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial reporting and data analysis.

Nice To Haves

CPA or CPA candidate.
Master's degree in Accounting or Finance.
Experience preparing Incurred Cost Submissions (ICE schedules) and project accounting in a government contracting environment.

Responsibilities

Manage all general accounting functions, including General Ledger (GL), Accounts Receivable (A/R), Accounts Payable (A/P), bank reconciliations, and month-end close.
Supervise, train, and mentor accounting staff to ensure high performance and professional development.
Oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements; maintain accurate records in compliance with FAR, CAS, AMS, and DCAA requirements.
Manage indirect rate calculations and Incurred Cost Submissions (ICS); support DCAA and other government audits.
Ensure accurate documentation and cost accounting of Time & Material (T&M), Cost-Plus, and Fixed-Price contracts.
Develop and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure financial integrity.
Support the annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
Coordinate the annual audit process with external auditors, tax preparers, and consultants.
Assist in implementing and maintaining accounting systems such as Deltek Costpoint, Unanet, JAMIS, or similar ERP platforms.
Oversee bank and credit card accounts, including monthly reconciliation reviews.
Manage cash flow and provide ongoing analysis of cash management.
Maintain the general ledger and manage timely month-end closings, including journal entries and revenue recognition.
Ensure timely and accurate preparation and posting of all invoices.
Oversee payroll processing within Deltek Costpoint and iSolved systems.
Ensure accurate employee setup, timesheet postings, expense reports, and payroll journal entries.
Collaborate with Human Resources to ensure proper setup of employee deductions and oversee monthly benefit reconciliations.
Monitor payroll tax compliance and integration between HR, payroll, and accounting systems.
Oversee Accounts Payable processes to ensure all vendor invoices are accurate and paid on time.
Monitor vendor balances to prevent duplicate or overpayments.
Partner with leadership and staff to enhance accounting systems, financial processes, and internal policies.
Ensure consistent compliance with company policies and alignment with strategic financial goals.
Recommend and implement process improvements to increase accuracy, efficiency, and transparency.