Senior Government Contract Accountant (Consulting Opportunity) at Cherry Bekaert in Springfield, VA

Job description

• We are seeking an experienced Senior Government Contract Accountant to provide critical year-end accounting support for a growing federal contractor. This is a hands-on consulting opportunity for an accounting professional who can quickly integrate into the team, work independently, and provide immediate value during a busy year-end period.
• The ideal candidate will have a strong background in government contracting, incurred cost submissions, indirect rates, DCAA compliance, and financial reporting within FAR-regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and reconcile general ledger accounts
• Prepare year-end schedules and audit-ready workpapers
• Support month-end and year-end close activities
• Assist with preparation of annual Incurred Cost Submissions (ICS)
• Develop and maintain ICE model schedules
• Prepare indirect rate calculations and reconciliations
• Support financial reporting and audit requests
• Ensure compliance with FAR Part 31 and government contracting accounting standards
• Partner with finance leadership on special projects and ad hoc analyses
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations, accrual analyses, and account research
• Support DCAA audit requests and compliance initiatives

Requirements

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Significant experience within a government contracting environment
• Incurred Cost Submissions (ICS)
• ICE Model schedules
• Indirect rates
• DCAA audits and compliance requirements
• FAR Part 31 cost principles
• Strong general ledger and account reconciliation experience
• Experience supporting year-end close and financial reporting activities
• Pivot Tables
• Complex formulas
• Financial data analysis and reporting
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Skills

Required

• Financial data analysis and reporting