Remote Operations Accountant, Principal - Gov't Contracts

Amentum; Reston (VA); Remote; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an Operations Accountant, Principal to lead financial administration for a complex portfolio of government contracts. This role partners with Project Managers, Contracts, Billing, Finance, and Accounting to ensure GAAP-compliant recording, monitoring, and reporting of contract activity.

The role emphasizes monitoring funding, costs, and revenue, and supporting billing and revenue processes across CPFR/CPFF, T&M, and FFP structures.

Qualifications

• Typically, eight years of accounting, project accounting, financial analysis, or government contracting experience with a Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience with project accounting, cost accounting, or contract financial management.
• Experience with Cost Plus, T&M, FFP, IDIQ, and/or Time & Materials contracts.
• US Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end financial administration of government contracts and projects.
• Monitor costs, funding, revenue, and expenditures against budgets.
• Review billing transactions for accuracy and compliance with contract requirements.
• Support month and year-end close activities.
• Provide financial analysis to support contract reviews and audits.

Skills

GAAP principles

Excel skills

Contract accounting

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

iRAPT/WAWF

Job description

Amentum is seeking an Operations Accountant, Principal to lead financial administration for a complex portfolio of government contracts. This role partners with Project Managers, Contracts, Billing, Finance, and Accounting to ensure GAAP-compliant recording, monitoring, and reporting of contract activity.

The role emphasizes monitoring funding, costs, and revenue, and supporting billing and revenue processes across CPFR/CPFF, T&M, and FFP structures.