Federal Government Contracts Accountant (Onsite, Anniston)

GP Strategies Government Solutions; Anniston (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

GP Strategies Government Solutions is seeking a Government Contract Accountant to support the financial management and reporting activities for a large federal contract in Anniston, AL. This on-site role emphasizes monitoring expenditures, budgeting, and reporting to ensure compliance with government regulations and contract requirements.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of federal government contracting accounting, strong Excel skills, and experience with project accounting systems like

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of government contracting accounting experience.
• Experience supporting the financial administration of federal government contracts.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, budgeting, and cost analysis.
• Experience working with project accounting systems and financial reporting tools.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to obtain and maintain any required government security, suitability, or background investigation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform accounting and financial analysis activities in support of government contract operations.
• Monitor contract expenditures, budgets, and financial performance to ensure alignment with program objectives.
• Prepare and maintain financial records, reports, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with budget development, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Review and analyze labor, indirect rates, project costs, and other financial data.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable government regulations, contract requirements, company policies, and accounting standards.
• Assist with audits, financial reviews, and contract compliance activities.
• Track and reconcile project costs and expenditures.
• Coordinate with program management, contracts, finance, and operational teams to support effective contract execution.
• Identify financial risks and provide recommendations for corrective actions and process improvements.
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.

Skills

Government contracting

Budgeting

Cost analysis

Excel

Financial reporting

Financial reporting tools

Analytical thinking

Education

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

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Unanet

Microsoft Excel

Job description

GP Strategies Government Solutions is seeking a Government Contract Accountant to support the financial management and reporting activities for a large federal contract in Anniston, AL. This on-site role emphasizes monitoring expenditures, budgeting, and reporting to ensure compliance with government regulations and contract requirements.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of federal government contracting accounting, strong Excel skills, and experience with project accounting systems like