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Senior Cost Accountant - Government Contracting (Accounts Payable, Job Costing)

Applied Intuition· Finance
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Washington, D.C.$110k - $155kFull-timePosted 2w ago

About the role

Senior Accountant responsible for full-cycle Accounts Payable with a focus on government contract compliance, AP job costing, subcontractor invoicing, travel reimbursements, and related controls for FAR/DFARS/government accounting requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee full-cycle Accounts Payable processing including coding, approvals, and disbursements per FAR-compliant practices
  • Manage job cost coding and allocation to cost objectives; determine allowability per FAR 31 and contractual terms
  • Perform subcontractor invoice reviews and reconciliations aligned with contract terms and funding
  • Process and audit employee travel expense reports; ensure compliance with policy and JFTR/FTR
  • Maintain accurate per diem rates based on GSA and contract requirements
  • Calculate and record sales and use tax accruals; ensure proper tax reporting/remittance
  • Maintain fixed assets and depreciation schedules; prepare adjusting entries
  • Collaborate with project managers, procurement, and contracts teams for cost validation and timely approvals
  • Maintain audit-ready AP transaction and travel reimbursements documentation
  • Support month-end close activities including AP accruals, job cost reconciliations, and variance analysis
  • Assist in preparing schedules for DCAA, DCMA, and independent audits
  • Prepare and file 1099 MISC, 1099 NSC, 1098 filings annually; respond to IRS inquiries
  • Provide continuous improvement of AP and job cost processes; enhance internal controls
  • Support in providing schedules for government audits and internal reviews

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
  • 5+ years of accounting experience in a federal government contracting environment with focus on AP and job costing
  • Advanced understanding of FAR/DFARS cost principles, allowability, and government accounting standards
  • Experience processing and auditing travel expense reports per JFTR, FTR, and per diem rules
  • Strong background in job cost allocation, cost segregation, and subcontractor invoice tracking
  • Knowledge of sales and use tax accruals, thresholds, and multistate compliance
  • Proficiency with ERP systems such as PROCAS, Deltek Costpoint, Unanet, or similar
  • Excellent Microsoft Excel skills for reconciliations and cost reporting
  • Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to manage multiple deliverables
  • Ability to obtain US Government security clearance

Skills

Required:Accounts PayableJob CostingSubcontractor InvoicesTravel Expense ComplianceTax Accruals

Benefits

  • Note: Benefits described in the description include comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401k with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, paid time off; exact offerings may vary by jurisdiction
Last updated Oct 11, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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