GovCon Associate

About This Role

This role is for an accountant with government contracting experience, providing accounting and compliance services, financial reporting, and client support to GovCon clients, while also assisting with process improvement and system optimization.

Responsibilities

• Perform full cycle accounting for GovCon clients, including journal entries and month-end close
• Prepare, review, and maintain general ledger according to FAR Part 31
• Assist with preparation and updates to incurred cost submissions and project cost reporting
• Support development and maintenance of project/job cost structures aligned to contract types (T&M, FFP, CPFF, etc.)
• Ensure accounting processes and documentation comply with GAAP and FAR
• Assist in preparing monthly financial statements, management reports, and KPI dashboards
• Identify obvious variances and trends, and review project status reports for inconsistencies
• Assist senior staff in budgeting and forecasting, including revenue projections and indirect rate planning
• Serve as a primary point of contact for day-to-day client requests
• Support implementation and optimization of accounting systems and GovCon specific platforms (e.g., Unanet, Deltek Costpoint, QBO ecosystem)

Requirements

• 2-3 years of accounting experience GovCon accounting
• Hands-on experience with GovCon accounting and understanding of FAR, DCAA compliance, indirect rates, and contract types
• Technical proficiency in accounting systems (QBO, Unanet, Deltek)
• Understanding of GAAP and full cycle accounting
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple clients and priorities in a deadline-driven environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 2-3 years of GovCon accounting experience

Skills

* Required skills