Accounting Manager

CMG Networks; Pluckemin (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid medical, dental, vision

Pet insurance

Retirement plan

Life insurance and disability

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Collaborative culture

Job summary

CMG Networks, headquartered in Bedminster, NJ, seeks an experienced accounting professional to manage government contracts portfolio. You will oversee accounts receivable/payable cycles, project invoicing under FAR, and cost allocations with rigorous accuracy.

The ideal candidate has a public accounting background, 3+ years, and 5+ years of Federal Government contracting experience, plus the ability to obtain/maintain an active Top Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required; CPA preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of public accounting experience and at least 5 years of Federal Government contracting experience.
• Thorough understanding of cost accounting principles and FAR-based contracting environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and accounting software; ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Experience with the government Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) invoicing platform for electronic submission of contracts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; ability to communicate financial information clearly.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; detail-oriented and organized.
• Ability to work independently and in a team; able to meet tight deadlines.
• Active Top Secret security clearance, or ability to obtain and maintain one.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts receivable and accounts payable cycles.
• Maintain accurate financial records for government contracts.
• Create and issue project invoices per contract terms and billing procedures; follow up on outstanding receivables.
• Collaborate with project management and contracts administration to ensure proper tracking and reporting of government funding and costs.
• Assist with month-end close, bank reconciliations, journal entries, and internal financial statements.
• Assist in annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Support external audits with necessary documentation and auditor inquiries.
• Maintain compliance with company accounting policies and procedures.

Skills

Accounts payables/receivables

Cost accounting (FAR)

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Security clearance readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

CPA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Accounting software

Job description

Description

CMG Networks aligns government, ideas, and capital to accelerate public-interest development projects across several verticals, including aerospace and defense, artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, energy, construction, biotech and healthcare. We are a nationally recognized leader in building and managing industry and academic consortia focused on helping the Department of War and other federal agencies solve our Nation’s most urgent national security challenges. Our 3,500 members offer world-class capabilities across a wide range of technology domains and markets, including aviation, communications, cybersecurity, enterprise data systems, manufacturing, construction, energy, infrastructure, and healthcare. CMG Networks provides the know-how, platform, and end-to-end acquisition support to enable our federal clients to rapidly find, collaborate and contract with any of our member companies and institutions to deliver solutions at speed and scale. CMG currently has projects valued more than $3 Billion under active management.

We’re seeking an experienced, insightful and hands‑on accounting professional to join our Bedminster, NJ headquarters team to help manage our growing government contracts portfolio. The ideal candidate has experience in public accounting and possesses a thorough understanding of federal government contracting and appropriate methods and practices for allocating direct and indirect costs under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) contracts.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for accounts receivable and accounts payable cycles.
• Maintain accurate and complete financial records related to government contracts.
• Create and issue project invoices in accordance with contract terms and company billing procedures. Monitor and follow‑up on outstanding receivables to ensure timely collection of payments.
• Collaborate with project management and contracts administration teams to ensure that government funding and costs are properly tracked and reported.
• Assist with month‑end closing of general ledger, to include bank reconciliations, adjusting journal entries and production of internal financial statements.
• Assist in compilation of annual company budget, forecasting and quantitative financial analysis.
• Support outside audits, prepare necessary documentation, and respond to auditor inquiries.
• Maintain compliance with company accounting policies and procedures for all financial transactions.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance – CPA preferred.

Experience: A minimum of 3 years of public accounting experience and at least 5 years of Federal Government contracting experience.

Accounting Knowledge: Thorough understanding of cost accounting principles and practices within a FAR-based contracting environment.

Software Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and accounting software, with the ability to quickly adapt to and learn new systems and technologies.

Project Invoicing: Experience with using the government’s Wide Area Workflow invoicing platform for electronic submission of contract invoices.

Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze financial data, identify trends and make insightful recommendations to the senior management team.

Problem‑Solving: Ability to identify and resolve accounting issues.

Communications: Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential. Demonstrated ability to convey detailed financial information clearly and concisely.

Attention to Detail: Thorough and efficient, with the ability to focus on both small and significant aspects of a given task or project to ensure accuracy and that all relevant elements are considered and addressed.

Organizational Skills: Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet compressed deadlines.

Teamwork:Motivated self-starter able to work both independently and on a team.

Security Clearance: Active Top Secret security clearance, or the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance, is required.

Benefits

At CMG Networks, we prioritize the well‑being and success of our employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you both professionally and personally.

Our benefits include:

• Company-paid medical, dental, vision and pet insurance.
• Company-funded retirement plan.
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement to support continued learning and professional development.
• A collaborative, mission‑driven culture where your contributions make a meaningful impact.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CMG Networks is an Equal Opportunity Employer and federal contractor committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. CMG Networks is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to applicants requiring assistance during the application process.