Senior Accountant - Federal Contracts
About The Position
SLSCO LTD is seeking a Senior Project Accountant to support FAR/DCMA-governed federal contracts as the company’s general contractor. This hands-on position manages cost accounting, project billing and reporting, and helps establish accounting policies and processes. The role is primarily based in Galveston, Texas, with flexibility in location. It reports to the Vice President of Accounting and offers a career path toward Divisional Controller as the employee grows into the role. The position works closely with project managers, contracts, operations, and payroll teams. It also supports audits and DCMA inquiries, and helps develop accounting templates, reports, and processes to scale divisional operations. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent.
- Minimum 5 years of related accounting experience supporting project-based or government contracts.
- Demonstrated experience with FAR/DCMA accounting requirements.
- Strong cost accounting experience, including indirect allocations and job-costing.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, complex formulas, and data analysis.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with CMiC or similar ERP/accounting systems.
- Experience preparing audit schedules and supporting government audits.
- Proven ability to create and document accounting processes and controls.
Responsibilities
- Maintain project financials for federal contracts governed by FAR/DCMA, including cost tracking, indirects, labor distributions, and contract compliance.
- Prepare and review cost estimates, project cost forecasts, monthly project reports, and variance analyses.
- Manage billing and revenue recognition for contract deliverables; prepare invoices and support audit requests.
- Implement and document accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls for project accounting.
- Support audits and DCMA inquiries by preparing schedules and providing required backup.
- Build and improve templates, reports, and processes to scale divisional accounting operations.
- Collaborate closely with project managers, contracts, operations, and payroll teams.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Company-paid disability and life insurance
- Voluntary life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Fitness reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Collaborative local team and strong mentorship
- Opportunity to shape and implement accounting processes and controls
- Clear career path toward Divisional Controller within a family-owned organization
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
