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Senior Government Contract Accountant (Consulting Opportunity)

  • Springfield, VA
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Position Overview

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.

Key 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

Required Qualifications

  • 7+ years of progressive accounting experience
  • Significant experience within a government contracting environment
  • Hands-on experience preparing or supporting:
    • 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
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including:
    • Pivot Tables
    • VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP
    • Complex formulas
    • Financial data analysis and reporting
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

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