Senior Government Contract Accountant (Contract)

Cherry Bekaert • Springfield, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

An established government contractor is seeking a Senior Government Contract Accountant to provide critical support during year-end accounting activities. This position will partner closely with the Controller and play a key role in year-end close, incurred cost submissions, indirect rate calculations, and overall government contract accounting compliance. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced GovCon accounting professional who can quickly step in, work independently, and contribute immediately in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Demonstrated experience within a government contracting environment
• Strong knowledge of: Incurred Cost Submissions (ICS)
• ICE Model schedules
• Indirect rate structures
• FAR Part 31
• DCAA compliance and audit requirements
• Experience preparing detailed reconciliations and supporting schedules
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including: Pivot Tables
• VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP
• Complex formulas
• Financial reporting and analysis
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Recent government contracting accounting experience

Nice To Haves

• Unanet experience strongly preferred
• Experience supporting ESOP organizations
• CPA or CPA-track candidate
• Prior experience working directly with Controllers and executive leadership

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and reconcile general ledger accounts
• Prepare year-end schedules and audit-ready workpapers
• Support annual ESOP valuation processes and documentation requests
• Assist with preparation of Incurred Cost Submissions (ICS)
• Develop and maintain ICE Model schedules
• Support indirect rate calculations and reconciliations
• Assist with year-end close and financial reporting activities
• Ensure compliance with FAR Part 31 and government contracting accounting requirements
• Partner with leadership on special projects and ad hoc analysis

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed