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Accounting Manager (GovCon) 16772362
Fairfax, VAGovernment Contracting Accounting Manager (Hybrid) – Fairfax, VA
A growing government contracting firm is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead day‑to‑day accounting operations within a fast‑paced GovCon environment. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on accounting, improving processes, and collaborating across teams to ensure compliance and accuracy in all financial activities.
What You’ll Do
CPA or CMA certification.
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A growing government contracting firm is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead day‑to‑day accounting operations within a fast‑paced GovCon environment. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on accounting, improving processes, and collaborating across teams to ensure compliance and accuracy in all financial activities.
What You’ll Do
- Oversee daily accounting operations and ensure timely processing of:
- Vendor invoices and payments
- Customer billing and cash application
- Payroll activities
- Partner with Contracts, Program Management, and HR to ensure accurate labor charging and billing aligned with contract terms.
- Prepare and review invoices for Cost-Reimbursable, T&M, and FFP contracts, ensuring compliance with FAR, CAS, DCMA, and DCAA requirements.
- Assist with payroll processing and month-end journal entries.
- Prepare monthly bank reconciliations (cash and credit card accounts).
- Support month-end and year-end close, financial reporting, and account reconciliations.
- Maintain the general ledger and ensure proper GAAP/FAR/CAS-compliant transaction posting.
- Maintain audit-ready documentation and support internal/external audit requests.
- Contribute to process and internal control improvements.
- Help develop and implement accounting policies and procedures.
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
Support annual 1099 reporting.
- Manage priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
- Delegate effectively and take ownership of deliverables.
- Train and mentor Staff Accountants; review their work for accuracy and completeness.
- Foster a collaborative, customer-focused team culture.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (required).
- 4–5+ years of government contract accounting experience.
- Hands-on Unanet ERP experience (required).
- Strong knowledge of FAR/DCAA-compliant accounting practices.
- Broad understanding of Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, and General Ledger.
- Customer-focused mindset and high attention to detail.
- Experience thriving in smaller, collaborative teams.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work across all levels of an organization.
- Organized, flexible, resourceful, and able to manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to build trust and maintain confidentiality.
CPA or CMA certification.
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