Aerospace Government Cost Accountant

ADP, Inc.; Red Oak (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Basic Life Insurance

STD/LTD Insurance

12 Paid Holidays

Flex Time Off

Medical Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Accident Insurance

Job summary

Qarbon Aerospace in Red Oak, TX is seeking a Government Cost Accountant to manage cost accounting on government contracts and perform EAC analysis in collaboration with program management, contracts, and operations.

You will ensure CAS/FAR/DFARS compliance, support DCAA audits, and contribute to cost reporting and revenue recognition processes while working closely with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• US citizen or permanent resident per ITAR guidelines.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3–7+ years of government contract cost accounting experience in aerospace/defense manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of DCAA, CAS, FAR/DFARS, and EAC methodology.
• Experience with ERP systems (Deltek Costpoint, SAP, or similar).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze monthly EACs across assigned contracts/programs with actuals, ETC, and risk assessments.
• Support program EAC reviews with Program Managers, Finance, and Ops leadership.
• Maintain compliance with CAS, FAR Part 31, and DFARS cost principles.
• Support DCAA audits, incurred cost submissions, and disclosure statement maintenance.
• Perform indirect rate development, cost pool allocations, and variance analysis.
• Ensure proper cost accumulation by CLIN and WBS; reconcile cost data between ERP/MRP and GL.
• Support proposal cost volume development and forward pricing rate proposals.
• Monitor contract funding, ceilings, and cost overrun risk; assist with ASC 606 revenue recognition.
• Support internal controls and SOX compliance; aid audit readiness.

Skills

US Citizenship / PR

Government cost accounting

DCAA/CAS/FAR/DFARS knowledge

EVMS exposure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

SAP

Job description

Qarbon Aerospace in Red Oak, TX is seeking a Government Cost Accountant to manage cost accounting on government contracts and perform EAC analysis in collaboration with program management, contracts, and operations.

You will ensure CAS/FAR/DFARS compliance, support DCAA audits, and contribute to cost reporting and revenue recognition processes while working closely with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced aerospace environment.