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