Government Contract Accountant — Space Programs

Amentum; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 58,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to support government contracts, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, month-end close, and regulatory compliance. The role requires strong GAAP knowledge, experience with government contracting, and the ability to analyze financial data in a regulated environment.

The successful candidate will work with cross-functional teams, prepare analyses and reports, and support internal and external audits, including DCAA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 5+ years of related experience typically
• Experience supporting government contracts preferred
• Proficient in general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close
• Knowledge of FAR and CAS a plus
• Strong communication skills and ability to manage multiple priorities

Responsibilities

• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities with timely, accurate results
• Prepare and post recurring and non-recurring journal entries per U.S. GAAP and government contracting requirements
• Perform monthly account reconciliations, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies
• Maintain the general ledger integrity across contract-related accounts, accruals, and indirect cost allocations
• Assist with indirect rate preparation, cost pools, and allocations per FAR/CAS and company policies
• Support government contract accounting requirements including incurred cost submissions and audit support
• Prepare financial analyses and reports for management, program teams, and corporate finance
• Collaborate with Contracts, Procurement, Operations, IT, and Corporate Accounting to ensure proper accounting treatment
• Support audits, including DCAA, with documentation and reconciliations
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and regulatory requirements
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities
• Maintain audit-ready accounting records

Skills

Analytical skills

GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

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

Tools

U.S. GAAP knowledge

PivotTables

VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP

Job description

Amentum is seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to support government contracts, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, month-end close, and regulatory compliance. The role requires strong GAAP knowledge, experience with government contracting, and the ability to analyze financial data in a regulated environment.

The successful candidate will work with cross-functional teams, prepare analyses and reports, and support internal and external audits, including DCAA.