Accounting Manager

Markon; Virginia (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Markon is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee the monthly close, financial reporting, technical accounting, and compliance functions within a growing government contracting organization. This hands-on leader will maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with US GAAP and government regulations.

This onsite role collaborates across Finance, Contracts, HR, Payroll, and Operations, driving process improvements, ERP enhancements, and acquisition integrations while mentoring

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 10 years substitutable for degree.
• US Citizenship required.
• 5–8 years progressive accounting experience in government contracting.
• Experience mentoring staff and leading accounting teams.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and month‑end close processes.
• Working knowledge of FAR, CAS, DCAA compliance.
• 2+ years with Deltek Costpoint or a comparable ERP system.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem‑solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and year‑end close activities, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, schedules, and analyses.
• Maintain GL and balance sheet integrity across multiple entities.
• Research reconciling items and unusual fluctuations.
• Support monthly management reports, lender reports, and executive reporting.
• Collaborate with Billing/AR to resolve receivable issues and reconcile cash.
• Perform payroll accounting reconciliations and benefits accruals.
• Coordinate with HR/Payroll on payroll accounting issues.
• Prepare intercompany reconciliations, eliminations, and consolidations across entities.
• Support acquisition integrations with consistent policies and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP, FAR, CAS, DCAA; support audits and regulatory filings.
• Partner with Contracts, Pricing, Program Finance, and Billing on contract setup and revenue recognition.
• Research technical accounting issues and implement new standards.
• Identify process improvements to strengthen controls and efficiency.
• Leverage AI-enabled solutions and ERP capabilities to improve workflows.
• Participate in ERP enhancements and finance transformation projects.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to accounting staff while staying hands-on.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

General ledger accounting

Financial reporting

Month-end close

Excel skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Markon is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee key aspects of the monthly close, financial reporting, technical accounting, and compliance functions within a growing government contracting organization. This role serves as a hands‑on leader responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and government contracting regulations, and driving continuous process improvements. Working closely with Finance, Contracts, Pricing, Program Finance, Human Resources, Payroll, and Operations, the Accounting Manager will strengthen accounting operations, enhance internal controls, and support strategic initiatives including acquisition integrations, ERP enhancements, and organizational growth.

This position requires working onsite five days per week.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned activities within the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, supporting schedules, and financial analyses.
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and balance sheet accounts across multiple legal entities.
• Research and resolve reconciling items, unusual account activity, and significant financial statement fluctuations.
• Support the preparation of monthly management reports, financial statements, lender reporting packages, and executive reporting.
• Partner with Billing and Accounts Receivable to resolve customer account discrepancies, reconcile cash applications, and ensure accurate receivable accounting.
• Perform payroll accounting activities, including reconciliations of payroll liabilities, payroll taxes, PTO, bonuses, commissions, and employee benefit accruals.
• Collaborate with Human Resources and Payroll to resolve payroll-related issues and ensure accurate payroll accounting.
• Prepare intercompany reconciliations, elimination entries, and consolidation activities across multiple legal entities.
• Support acquisition integrations by implementing consistent accounting policies, procedures, and financial reporting practices.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, FAR, CAS, DCAA requirements, and company accounting policies.
• Support DCAA audits, incurred cost submissions, provisional billing rates, financial statement audits, and other regulatory reporting requirements.
• Partner with Contracts, Pricing, Program Finance, and Billing to support contract setup, revenue recognition, project accounting, and government contract compliance.
• Research technical accounting issues and assist with implementing new accounting standards and policies.
• Identify and implement process improvements that strengthen internal controls, improve accounting efficiencies, and enhance financial reporting.
• Leverage AI‑enabled solutions and ERP capabilities to improve accounting workflows, automation, and operational efficiency.
• Participate in ERP enhancements, finance transformation initiatives, and acquisition‑related accounting projects.
• Provide day‑to‑day leadership, guidance, and mentorship to accounting staff while remaining actively engaged in operational accounting activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. An additional 10 years of directly related accounting experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
• US Citizenship required
• 5–8 years of progressive accounting experience, including experience within the government contracting industry.
• Experience reviewing work, mentoring staff, or providing day‑to‑day leadership within an accounting organization.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and month‑end close processes.
• Working knowledge of FAR, CAS, DCAA compliance, indirect rate structures, and government contract accounting.
• 2+ years of experience with Deltek Costpoint or a comparable project‑based ERP system.
• Experience preparing journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, financial analyses, and supporting audit activities.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem‑solving, and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple business functions.

Desired Qualifications

• Public accounting experience supporting government contractors.
• Experience supporting organizations with $100M+ in annual revenue or complex multi‑entity organizations.
• Experience with intercompany accounting, consolidations, and payroll accounting.
• Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, purchase accounting, or po