Remote Government Accounting & Proposal Estimations Lead

Atln; Longmont (CO); Remote; USD 111,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Attalon, Inc. in Longmont, CO is seeking a Government Accounting & Proposal Estimations Manager for a remote-friendly, full-time role.

You will oversee AR, AP, and Payroll operations, drive process transformation, ensure compliance, and lead ERP and Concur implementations that support government contracting activities. Responsibilities include managing end-to-end AR/AP/payroll, coordinating with cross-functional teams, tracking KPIs, and preparing audits and month-end closes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting or shared services experience.
• Proven experience leading process change or implementing new systems/workflows.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles, internal controls, and compliance requirements.
• Experience with ERP systems and payroll platforms; comfort with automation tools.
• Strong leadership, communication, and change-management skills.
• Experience in government contracting or aerospace/defense environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the shared services team across AR, AP, and Payroll functions.
• Manage end-to-end AR processes: billing accuracy, cash application, collections, and governance.
• Oversee AP processing, vendor payments, invoice management, and expense compliance.
• Direct payroll operations to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Lead process improvement and transformation initiatives: workflow redesign, automation, standardization.
• Evaluate current processes, identify gaps, and implement plans to improve speed and controls.
• Partner with HR, procurement, operations, and finance to streamline processes and data accuracy.
• Support technology enhancements, ERP optimization, and tool rollouts affecting AR/AP/payroll.
• Serve as administrator for Concur expense reporting: configuration, support, policy enforcement.
• Track KPIs, service levels, error rates, and drive corrective actions.
• Oversee month-end and year-end closing for AR, AP, and payroll.
• Manage external audit requests with timely responses.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Change management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Tools

ERP systems

Payroll platforms

Concur expense

Job description

Attalon, Inc. in Longmont, CO is seeking a Government Accounting & Proposal Estimations Manager for a remote-friendly, full-time role.

You will oversee AR, AP, and Payroll operations, drive process transformation, ensure compliance, and lead ERP and Concur implementations that support government contracting activities. Responsibilities include managing end-to-end AR/AP/payroll, coordinating with cross-functional teams, tracking KPIs, and preparing audits and month-end closes.