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Federal Government Cost Accountant

IBM
Rochester, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 12/30/2025 CLOSED ON 1/13/2026

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Introduction

IBM Consulting Federal is looking for an experienced accounting professional with expertise in US Federal Government cost accounting to join the Federal Finance Team. This is a role where you can share your expertise while continuing to advance your career with options in Finance, Accounting and Compliance.

Your Role And Responsibilities

The Federal Government Cost Accountant is an internal IBM Consulting Finance role that reports to the Federal Controller. This senior accounting position requires deep knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) along with all US Federal Government regulations (Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and Defense Federal Acquisitions Regulation Supplement (DFARS). The role will assist the Federal Controller with ensuring all costs are accumulated in the Deltek Costpoint ledger system as per CAS, provide cost impact analysis of potential CAS changes and that revenue recognition is in accordance with GAAP. The successful candidate will need to be comfortable managing tasks in a multi-segment and multi-system environment. The ability to understand and reconcile the Corporate general ledger is required along with a thorough understanding of intercompany accounting. Experience with process re-engineering is needed.

A successful candidate will be able to work independently and be proactive in obtaining data needed from internal and external sources to complete requests. The ability to work cross functionally with Finance, IT, Quote to Cash, Procurement, Pricing, Contracts and Legal is required. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely is also required.

Preferred Education

Master's Degree

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

  • US Citizenship and US location required
  • Bachelors in Accounting/Finance or related field
  • 5 years of experience in Corporate accounting
  • 5 years of experience in Government contracting, compliance and/or audit with deep knowledge of CAS, FAR, DFARS
  • Experience with Deltek Costpoint or other Government Contracting software

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

  • 7 years of experience in financial management of Government contracts, Compliance and audit
  • Masters in Accounting/Finance or related field
  • Certified Public Accountant
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