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We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to provide hands-on support for complex accounting operations. This Long-term Contract position will focus on strengthening month-end close processes, maintaining accurate financial records, and helping the organization navigate government contract accounting requirements. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge and can partner effectively with finance, program, and contracts teams to address compliance-related matters.
Job Responsibility
Lead key portions of the monthly close cycle, ensuring timely and accurate completion of accounting deliverables tied to government contract activity
Review and approve contract-related accounting transactions, with particular attention to non-billing items and their impact on financial reporting
Evaluate direct and indirect cost activity to confirm proper treatment under government contracting rules, including allowability and allocability considerations
Partner with Finance, Program Management, and Contracts teams to identify and resolve cost accounting questions that may affect compliance and reporting
Maintain the integrity of the general ledger through detailed review of journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting documentation
Assist with account reconciliation activities to ensure balances are fully supported and discrepancies are investigated promptly
Contribute to audit readiness by organizing financial information and supporting external financial statement audit requests
Help reinforce adherence to government compliance standards by applying sound accounting judgment across contract-related transactions
Requirements
Proven experience overseeing month-end close activities in an accounting leadership or management capacity
Strong working knowledge of general ledger management, journal entries, and account reconciliation practices
Background in federal government contract accounting, including compliance-focused financial review
Understanding of direct and indirect cost treatment, including allowability and allocability principles
Experience supporting financial statement audits and preparing documentation for audit review
Ability to communicate accounting guidance clearly to cross-functional stakeholders, including finance and operational teams
High level of accuracy, analytical thinking, and attention to detail in a deadline-driven environment