ACCOUNTANT - FINANCIAL ANALYST

Kelly; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Paid sick leave

Transit spending account

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant for a temp-to-hire role in Burlington, MA. The position focuses on government contract cost accounting, budgeting, invoicing, and audit support, with daily exposure to AP/AR, GL, and financial reporting.

You will work under the Director of Finance, supporting project cost accounting, financial management, and government invoicing while ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS and auditing requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field required or preferred.
• 8–10 years of accounting operations experience.
• 5+ years in government/DoD contract cost accounting preferred.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and processes.
• Advanced Excel skills required.
• Experience with Unanet or similar systems preferred.
• Familiarity with FAR/DFARS preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Independent contributor who can manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support daily accounting activities including AP, AR, payroll, journal entries, and GL management.
• Prepare invoices and financial information for government contracts.
• Maintain accounting data within Unanet ERP.
• Review travel estimates and employee expense reports.
• Manage monthly close activities including prepaids, fixed assets, accruals, and GL accounts.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close.
• Manage full-cycle Accounts Receivable.
• Support annual budgeting and indirect rate proposals for government contracts.
• Assist with Incurred Cost Submissions and related audits.
• Provide documentation for audits and various insurances and plans.
• Use Excel and reporting tools for financial analysis and data maintenance.
• Collaborate with Finance leadership to resolve issues and meet deadlines.

Skills

Accounting operations

Government contract costing

Advanced Excel

Unanet experience

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Confidential information handling

Independent / self-starter

Multi-priority management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field

Tools

Unanet ERP

DCAA-compliant system

Job description

Senior Accountant – Government Contract Accounting

Location: Burlington, MA

Schedule: Full-Time | Onsite

Employment Type: Temp-to-Hire

Permanent Salary: $100,000–$110,000

Clearance: Ability to obtain a Secret clearance

Kelly Services is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant for a temp-to-hire opportunity with our client in Burlington, MA. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional with strong government contract cost accounting experience who enjoys working across accounting operations, financial analysis, budgeting, invoicing, and audit support.

Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will support day-to-day accounting activities with an initial focus on project cost accounting, financial management, budgeting, and government contract invoicing.

What You’ll Do

• Support daily accounting activities including AP, AR, payroll, journal entries, and general ledger management
• Prepare accurate, timely invoices and financial information for government contracts
• Maintain and update accounting data within Unanet ERP
• Review travel estimates and employee expense reports
• Manage monthly close activities including prepaid expenses, fixed assets, leave accruals, and other GL accounts
• Assist with month-end and year-end financial close
• Prepare and manage full-cycle Accounts Receivable
• Support annual budgeting and development of government indirect rate proposals
• Assist with annual Incurred Cost Submissions and support incurred cost audits
• Provide financial information and documentation for company, workers’ compensation, 401(k), ESOP/stock plan, and other audits
• Use Excel and internal financial reporting tools to analyze and maintain financial information
• Partner with Finance leadership and internal teams to resolve accounting issues and meet deadlines

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred
• 8–10 years of accounting operations experience
• 5+ years of government/DoD contract cost accounting experience highly preferred
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial processes
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience with Unanet or another DCAA-compliant accounting system preferred
• Working knowledge of FAR and DFARS preferred
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to handle confidential financial and employee information
• Self-starter who can work independently while knowing when to seek guidance
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Must be able to obtain a Secret clearance

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is a great opportunity to join a team where your accounting expertise will have a direct impact on government contract financial management, cost accounting, budgeting, invoicing, and audit readiness. The position offers the opportunity to grow from a temporary assignment into a permanent role paying $100K–$110K.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type.

• Medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability
• Retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account
• Paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan

Equal Opportunity

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Kelly may use AI-powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice.