Accounting Manager: Government Contracting & Costpoint Lead

FSA; Herndon (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

FSA Federal in Herndon, VA seeks an Accounting Manager to join the Finance department. Reporting to the VP Finance & Accounting, you will oversee monthly close, financial reporting, and the integrity of the general ledger.

This hybrid role requires strong cost accounting, government contracting experience, and expertise with Deltek Costpoint. You will lead audits, coordinate payroll and cash disbursements, and drive process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration/Management.
• Managerial experience preferred.
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint.
• Microsoft Excel advanced level experience required.
• Extensive experience using judgment to plan and accomplish goals; analytical and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly financial close process to ensure timely, accurate financial statements.
• Review monthly and reversing journal entries.
• Post cost, revenue, and cash transactions as needed.
• Review balance sheet and income statements for discrepancies.
• Review GL account reconciliations with focus on cash.
• Manage cash balances to meet disbursement needs.
• Coordinate biweekly payroll disbursements.
• Engage with Accounts payable for timely cash disbursements.
• Oversee tax filings and annual audit preparation.
• Develop new procedures and maintain current financial procedures.
• Administer Costpoint GL, Deltek T&E, and bank accounts.
• Support annual budgeting cycle and Costpoint-related inquiries.

Skills

Managerial experience

Government contracting experience

Deltek Costpoint experience

Analytical problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration/Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Deltek Costpoint

Job description

FSA Federal in Herndon, VA seeks an Accounting Manager to join the Finance department. Reporting to the VP Finance & Accounting, you will oversee monthly close, financial reporting, and the integrity of the general ledger.

This hybrid role requires strong cost accounting, government contracting experience, and expertise with Deltek Costpoint. You will lead audits, coordinate payroll and cash disbursements, and drive process improvements.