Senior Project Accountant

Our client is seeking a Senior Project Accountant to support FAR/DCMA-governed federal contracts. This hands-on role, will manage cost accounting, project billing and reporting, and help establish accounting policies and processes. Strong Excel skills and experience with FAR/DCMA requirements are required.

Job Description

Salary : $105000 - $105000

We are a family-owned contractor supporting federal contracts and seeking a Senior Project Accountant to support FAR/DCMA-governed federal contracts. This position reports to the Vice President of Accounting and has a clear path to Divisional Controller as you grow into the role.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintain project financials for federal contracts governed by FAR/DCMA: cost tracking, indirects, labor distributions, and contract compliance.
• Prepare and review cost estimates, project cost forecasts, monthly project reports, and variance analyses.
• Manage billing and revenue recognition for contract deliverables; prepare invoices and support audit requests.
• Implement and document accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls for project accounting.
• Support audits and DCMA inquiries; prepare schedules and provide required backup.
• Build and improve templates, reports, and processes to scale divisional accounting operations.
• Collaborate closely with project managers, contracts, operations and payroll teams.
  
  

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent).
• Minimum 5 years of related accounting experience supporting project-based or government contracts.
• Demonstrated experience with FAR/DCMA accounting requirements.
• Strong cost accounting experience, including indirect allocations and job-costing.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, complex formulas, data analysis).
  
  

Preferred

• Experience with CMiC or similar ERP/accounting systems.
• Experience preparing audit schedules and supporting government audits.
• Proven ability to create and document accounting processes and controls.
  
  

Physical Demands

• Use of manual dexterity, tactile, visual, and audio acuity.
• Use of repetitive motion, prolonged periods of sitting and standing, and sustained visual and mental applications and demands.
• Occasional lifting (up to 15 pounds), bending, pulling, and carrying.
  
  

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to shape and implement accounting processes and controls.
• Collaborative local team and strong mentorship.
• Comprehensive benefits package:
• Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Company-paid disability and life insurance
• Voluntary life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
  
  

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Contact Details

Jack Wall, Senior Recruiter

(631) 533-9646

jack@execsallied.com