Accounting Manager (Government Contracting)

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Job Title: Accounting Manager (Government Contracting)

Location: Dallas-Fort Worth, TX (Zip: 75201)

Work Arrangement: Onsite

About the Organization

Our client is a specialized leader in the Defense Contracting & Aerospace Engineering domain. They provide critical technical solutions and signal analysis support for national security missions. As a key player in the government contracting space, the organization focuses on operational excellence, strict regulatory compliance, and delivering high-value engineering and analytical services to various U.S. government agencies.

Role Overview

The Accounting Manager is responsible for managing day-to-day accounting operations and supporting financial reporting, compliance, and government contract accounting requirements. This is a hands-on leadership role within a regulated government contracting environment, requiring expertise in FAR/CAS compliance and job cost accounting.

Key Responsibilities

• Accounting Operations: Lead monthly/year-end close processes, manage GL, AP/AR, payroll, and billing, and maintain balance sheet integrity.

• Government Contracting: Manage job cost accounting across various contract types (T&M, FPIF, FFP). Ensure compliance with FAR Part 31 and CAS.

• Compliance & Audit: Support DCAA/DCMA audit requests, prepare incurred cost submissions, and coordinate tax reporting packages.

• Systems & Process: Support ERP system administration (e.g., Deltek Costpoint/Unanet), improve accounting workflows, and ensure internal control integrity.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

• Experience: 5–8+ years of progressive accounting experience, specifically within the government contracting/defense industry.

• Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of general ledger, job cost accounting, indirect rate structures, and FAR cost allowability principles.

• System Proficiency: Strong Excel skills and experience with GovCon ERP systems (Deltek Costpoint, Unanet, or similar).

• Revenue Background: Experience working in a government contractor environment with $30M+ in annual revenue.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or CMA certification.

• Experience with incurred cost submissions, DCAA audits, and EAC forecasting (ASC 606).