Accounting Manager

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Accounting Manager overseeing key financial functions including reporting and compliance at a government contracting organization. Leading accounting operations with a focus on process improvements and internal controls.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeFalls Church • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $110,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and government contract accounting, with a strong focus on month-end close processes and compliance. Proven ability to lead accounting teams, implement process improvements, and leverage ERP systems for enhanced operational efficiency.

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U.S. GAAP ComplianceGovernment Contract AccountingDeltek Costpoint ExperienceFinancial ReportingLeadership and Mentoring

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Hard Skills

Journal Entry PreparationAccount ReconciliationFinancial AnalysisPayroll AccountingMonth-End Close ProcessesIntercompany ReconciliationAudit SupportFinancial Statement PreparationProcess ImprovementCompliance with FAR and CAS

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringCollaborationProblem-SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsMicrosoft ExcelAI-Enabled Solutions

Industry Keywords

DCAA ComplianceIndirect Rate StructuresFinancial Reporting PackagesAcquisition IntegrationAccounting Policies and Procedures

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead assigned activities within the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, supporting schedules, and financial analyses.
Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and balance sheet accounts across multiple legal entities.
Research and resolve reconciling items, unusual account activity, and significant financial statement fluctuations.
Support the preparation of monthly management reports, financial statements, lender reporting packages, and executive reporting.
Partner with Billing and Accounts Receivable to resolve customer account discrepancies, reconcile cash applications, and ensure accurate receivable accounting.
Perform payroll accounting activities, including reconciliations of payroll liabilities, payroll taxes, PTO, bonuses, commissions, and employee benefit accruals.
Collaborate with Human Resources and Payroll to resolve payroll-related issues and ensure accurate payroll accounting.
Prepare intercompany reconciliations, elimination entries, and consolidation activities across multiple legal entities.
Support acquisition integrations by implementing consistent accounting policies, procedures, and financial reporting practices.
Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, FAR, CAS, DCAA requirements, and company accounting policies.
Support DCAA audits, incurred cost submissions, provisional billing rates, financial statement audits, and other regulatory reporting requirements.
Partner with Contracts, Pricing, Program Finance, and Billing to support contract setup, revenue recognition, project accounting, and government contract compliance.
Research technical accounting issues and assist with implementing new accounting standards and policies.
Identify and implement process improvements that strengthen internal controls, improve accounting efficiencies, and enhance financial reporting.
Leverage AI-enabled solutions and ERP capabilities to improve accounting workflows, automation, and operational efficiency.
Participate in ERP enhancements, finance transformation initiatives, and acquisition-related accounting projects.
Provide day-to-day leadership, guidance, and mentorship to accounting staff while remaining actively engaged in operational accounting activities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
5–8 years of progressive accounting experience, including experience within the government contracting industry
Experience reviewing work, mentoring staff, or providing day-to-day leadership within an accounting organization
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and month-end close processes
Working knowledge of FAR, CAS, DCAA compliance, indirect rate structures, and government contract accounting
2+ years of experience with Deltek Costpoint or a comparable project-based ERP system
Experience preparing journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, financial analyses, and supporting audit activities
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Must be fluent in English.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
401(k) match
Flexible Spending Accounts
EAP
Training and Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off
Holidays