Government Contracts Accounting & DCAA Compliance Analyst

About Us

InterScripts is a Information Technology business based in Chantilly, VA and established in 2017 providing technology and platform enabled services and solutions. Historically, we have enabled our customers to realize the most value from their technology and resources through our Managed Services, Archival Solution, EHR, ERP, Advisory, Virtual Care, Technology, Application Development, and Cybersecurity services.

In addition, InterScripts has substantial experience in providing Technology and Platform Enabled solutions to commercial, public sector, and government entities. We are an ISO 27001, 9001 CMMI 3 and SOC 2 certified organization, signifying our ability to lower the risks for our clients’ application modernization efforts, custom development, support, operations, and MSP projects.

Job Description

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Government Contracts Accounting & DCAA Compliance Manager to design, implement, and maintain a fully DCAA-compliant accounting system using QuickBooks Online and GovBooks.

This role will be responsible for building the complete government-compliant accounting structure, including cost pools, labor distribution, indirect rate calculations, and audit readiness in accordance with FAR and DCAA requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Full DCAA-Compliant System Setup (Primary Responsibility)
• Configure QuickBooks Online (Plus or Advanced) for government contract accounting
• Implement and integrate GovBooks with QuickBooks Online
• Build a compliant Chart of Accounts from the ground up
• Establish segregation of:
• Direct Costs
• Indirect Costs (Fringe, Overhead, G&A)
• Unallowable Costs
• Set up job costing by contract
• Configure cost pools and allocation bases
• Ensure system supports Incurred Cost Submission (ICS) requirements
• Timekeeping & Labor Distribution Compliance
• Implement DCAA-compliant timekeeping system
• Ensure daily time entry, approvals, and full audit trail
• Map payroll to correct direct and indirect labor categories
• Maintain labor distribution accuracy and reconciliation
• Indirect Rate Structure & Monitoring
• Establish and maintain:
• Fringe Pool
• Overhead Pool
• G&A Pool
• Calculate provisional billing rates
• Perform monthly indirect rate analysis
• Support Incurred Cost Submission preparation
• Audit Readiness & Internal Controls
• Maintain DCAA audit readiness
• Prepare documentation for DCAA audits and floor checks
• Develop and maintain written accounting policies and procedures
• Enforce segregation of duties and user access controls
• Maintain system audit logs and compliance documentation
• Government Billing & Reporting
• Prepare invoices for cost-reimbursable, T&M, and fixed-price contracts
• Monitor contract funding and burn rates
• Generate contract profitability and indirect rate reports
• Support proposal pricing with historical cost data
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5 years of government contract accounting experience
• Hands-on experience setting up QuickBooks Online for DCAA compliance
• Hands-on experience implementing and configuring GovBooks
• Proven experience building full indirect rate structures (Fringe, OH, G&A)
• Strong knowledge of:
• FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations)
• DCAA requirements
• Allowable vs unallowable cost treatment
• Experience preparing or supporting Incurred Cost Submissions
• Experience supporting DCAA audits
  

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or CMA
• Experience with cost-reimbursable contracts
• Experience in a growing small to mid-size GovCon company
• Knowledge of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)
  
  

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