Government Contract Accounting Supervisor

Frazier & Deeter; Tampa (FL); Remote; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting and advisory firm in Tampa is seeking a mid-senior level professional to supervise and support clients in maintaining government contract-compliant accounting. The role involves reviewing financial statements, providing strategic advisory services, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Accounting with 3+ years of experience in government contracting and knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations. This full-time role offers remote work options.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in government contracting.
• In-depth knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).
• Effective leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise clients in maintaining government contract-compliant accounting.
• Review financial statements for government contractor clients.
• Provide strategic advisory services to optimize financial performance.

Skills

Government contracting knowledge

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Unanet

Job description

Join Frazier & Deeter and be a part of a rapidly growing Top 50 accounting & advisory firm that has been repeatedly named a Best Firm to Work For, a Best Firm for Women and a Pacesetter firm among U.S. accounting firms. With offices in Atlanta, Alpharetta, Charlotte, Huntsville, Las Vegas, London, Nashville, Pensacola, Tampa and Winter Haven, there is a spot for you!

We serve clients of all sizes across the United States and the globe, with a suite of services that grow every year. Our growth mindset and entrepreneurial environment translates into variety and opportunity for our people.

At Frazier & Deeter, we’re committed to training, mentoring, and developing our staff members. With our emphasis on Investing in Relationships to Make a Difference and a Firmwide Focus on Inclusion, we help each other grow in every aspect of life.

Remote: remote

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and support clients in maintaining government contract-compliant accounting, including managing staff responsible for transaction entry, financial cleanup, and preparing invoices for various contract types (FFP, T&M, CPFF).
• Review financial statements and indirect cost rate calculations for government contractor clients.
• Guide clients in resolving accounting challenges related to government contracts, including cost allowability, allocability, and compliance with government regulations.
• Provide strategic advisory services to optimize financial performance, improve reporting, and ensure adherence to industry’s best practices.
• Stay updated on government contracting regulations, accounting standards, and compliance requirements to proactively advise clients.
• Lead and mentor junior accountants, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Ensure high-quality deliverables within deadlines while exceeding client expectations.
• Develop and prepare annual forward pricing budgets to support financial planning and government contract compliance.

Ideal Candidate Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• 3+ years of experience in government contracting.
• In-depth knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).
• Experience with government contract accounting software (e.g., Deltek Costpoint, Unanet) preferred.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Effective leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, to collaborate with clients and internal teams.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Technology, Information and Internet