Accounting Manager

The Bolton Group; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bolton Group, an aerospace manufacturer, is seeking a Government Cost Accountant/Manager to join its growing finance team. The role collaborates with finance, program management, and contracts teams, focusing on government compliance, cost accounting, pricing, audits, and process improvement.

Responsibilities include supporting government contract accounting, analyzing costs and indirect rates, preparing government-related reports, assisting with audits and contract pricing, and driving

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of government contract accounting experience.
• Defense or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of FAR, CAS, and DCAA requirements.
• Strong Excel and ERP experience.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support government contract accounting and compliance activities
• Analyze costs, indirect rates, and cost allocations
• Prepare and maintain government-related financial reporting
• Support audits and work with government representatives when needed
• Assist with contract pricing and proposal activity
• Partner with cross-functional teams on cost tracking and reporting
• Help improve accounting processes, systems, and internal controls
• Take on increasing responsibility as the business continues to grow

Skills

Government cost accounting

Excel

ERP systems

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

ERP Software

Job description

We are working with an established aerospace manufacturer that is looking to add a Government Cost Accountant/Manager to a growing finance team. This is a great opportunity for someone with government contract accounting experience who wants more responsibility and to build toward a future management role.

The position will work closely with finance, program management, and contracts teams and will have exposure to government compliance, cost accounting, pricing, audits, and process improvement.

What you'll be doing:

• Support government contract accounting and compliance activities
• Analyze costs, indirect rates, and cost allocations
• Prepare and maintain government-related financial reporting
• Support audits and work with government representatives when needed
• Assist with contract pricing and proposal activity
• Partner with cross-functional teams on cost tracking and reporting
• Help improve accounting processes, systems, and internal controls
• Take on increasing responsibility as the business continues to grow

What they're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3+ years of government contract accounting experience
• Defense or manufacturing experience preferred
• Knowledge of FAR, CAS, and DCAA requirements
• Strong Excel and ERP experience
• Strong analytical and communication skills