Operational Accountant - Gov Contracts & Revenue

Financeroles; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI in Chantilly, VA seeks an Operational Accountant to manage government contract accounting, revenue recognition, and project financial management across CPFF, T&M, and FFP contracts. You will own projects from inception through lifecycle, ensuring accurate setup and compliant reporting.

The role requires pricing accuracy, strong Excel skills, and collaboration with Billing, Project Managers, and Finance to resolve issues and support audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required with at least 3 years of experience.
• Knowledge of U.S. government contract types CPFF, T&M, and FFP and related revenue recognition requirements.
• Advanced Excel skills for large data set analysis, reconciliations, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly revenue recognition for CPFF, T&M, and FFP contracts following applicable standards and policies.
• Establish and maintain projects in Deltek Costpoint with accurate configuration and funding.
• Own end-to-end project accounting from setup to completion, excluding closeout.
• Analyze billed and unbilled receivables; partner with Billing and Program Finance to resolve issues.
• Prepare, review, and record journal entries for revenue recognition and other activities.
• Review contracts, modifications, and funding updates to assess impact on accounting and reporting.
• Collaborate with Billing, Project Managers, and Program Finance to resolve questions and discrepancies.
• Support audits with documentation and ensure compliance with internal controls.
• Research discrepancies, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and documentation.

Skills

Excel

Accounting principles

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

3+ years related accounting experience

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

IBM Cognos

Job description

CACI in Chantilly, VA seeks an Operational Accountant to manage government contract accounting, revenue recognition, and project financial management across CPFF, T&M, and FFP contracts. You will own projects from inception through lifecycle, ensuring accurate setup and compliant reporting.

The role requires pricing accuracy, strong Excel skills, and collaboration with Billing, Project Managers, and Finance to resolve issues and support audits.