Accounting Clerk

The Accounting Clerk provides essential accounts receivable (AR), accounts payable (AP), and administrative accounting support for Ethic Tech’s federal contracting operations. This position requires experience working within a government contracting environment and a solid understanding of DCAA-compliant accounting practices. The Accounting Clerk ensures accurate financial data entry, supports month-end processes, prepares reports, and maintains audit-ready documentation.

This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who is organized, analytical, and able to support a wide range of accounting functions while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable (AR) & Accounts Payable (AP)

• Process customer invoices and billing in accordance with contract terms, funding, and DCAA-compliant standards.
• Review and process vendor invoices, verify proper coding, ensure compliance with cost principles, and support timely payment cycles.
• Monitor aging reports, track payments, and assist with collections as needed.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities, including reconciliations, accruals, and documentation review.

Federal Contractor Accounting Support

• Maintain detailed and audit-ready records that comply with DCAA, FAR, and CAS requirements.
• Support timekeeping validations, labor distribution reviews, and other compliance-driven processes as needed.
• Assist with internal or external audits by preparing documentation, reports, and system extracts.
• Ensure accounting procedures and documentation align with federal contract standards and organizational policies.

Administrative & General Accounting Functions

• Perform accurate data entry and maintain up-to-date records in accounting, payroll, and CRM systems.
• Prepare and manage Excel spreadsheets, financial logs, tracking tools, and status reports.
• Collaborate with Human Resources, Business Development, Program Management, and Operations to support accurate labor, cost, and project accounting.
• Provide reporting, presentations, and administrative support to management.
• Contribute ideas and process improvement recommendations to enhance efficiency and compliance.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• At least 3 years of experience working in accounting for a federal contractor (GovCon environment).
• Working knowledge of DCAA requirements, FAR Part 31 cost principles, and general compliance standards.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, VLOOKUPs, charts).
• Excellent data entry accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across departments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with GovConPay payroll/accounting system.
• Familiarity with Unanet, Deltek, or similar GovCon accounting tools.
• Experience supporting audit requests or maintaining compliance documentation.

Ethic Tech LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

This commitment applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position or to participate in the hiring process due to a disability, please contact us at 256.261.3795.