Senior Billing Accountant at Cherry Bekaert in Springfield, VA

Job description

• Cherry Bekaert Staffing & Recruiting is partnering with an established government contractor seeking a Senior Billing Accountant to support a high-volume billing and accounting function during a critical period. This role requires a hands-on professional with strong government contracting experience who can quickly contribute with minimal training.
• The ideal candidate will have experience supporting federal contracts, maintaining compliance with government regulations, preparing complex billings, and working within DCAA-compliant environments.
• We are seeking a senior-level government contracting professional who can immediately add value and confidently navigate complex billing requirements within a federal contracting environment. Candidates with recent hands-on experience in GovCon billing, FAR compliance, DCAA requirements, ICS support, advanced Excel, and Unanet will be highly considered.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit customer invoices for government contracts in accordance with contract terms and billing requirements
• Review billing transactions for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with contract guidelines
• Ensure compliance with FAR regulations, DCAA requirements, and company billing policies
• Research and resolve billing discrepancies, unbilled balances, and customer inquiries
• Reconcile billing and accounts receivable activity to the general ledger
• Support indirect rate and contract cost analysis as needed
• Assist with month-end close activities, reporting, and account reconciliations
• Generate ad hoc billing reports and analyses for management
• Partner with accounting and contracts teams to ensure accurate project setup and billing execution
• Maintain detailed documentation to support audits and government reviews

Requirements

• 5+ years of billing or accounting experience within a government contracting environment
• Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
• Incurred Cost Submissions (ICS)
• DCAA compliance requirements
• Government contract billing practices
• Pivot Tables
• Complex formulas and data analysis
• Experience preparing reconciliations, billing schedules, and supporting documentation
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Experience with Unanet (highly preferred)
• Experience supporting cost-plus, T&M, and fixed-price contracts
• Knowledge of indirect rates and government contract accounting structures
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Experience working closely with Controllers, Finance Directors, or executive leadership

Skills

Required

• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently
• Organizational skills
• Communication skills

Preferred

• Unanet