Senior Accountant (Government Contracting)

NIRA, Inc.•Washington, DC

About The Position

NIRA Inc., a fast-growing women-owned small business, is seeking a senior accountant that will lead all accounting operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across all processes. This position is critical in maintaining the integrity of the company's accounting data and compliance with FAR, CAS, AMS, and DCAA audit requirements. The ideal candidate will bring 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).
Experience managing or supporting DCAA audits.
Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial reporting and data analysis.
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong leadership and team management skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Manage general accounting functions, including General Ledger (GL), Accounts Receivable (A/R), Accounts Payable (A/P), bank reconciliations, and month-end close.
Oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting deliverables; 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.
Coordinate the annual audit process with external auditors, tax preparers, and consultants.
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.
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 conduct 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.