Remote Operations Accountant, Principal - Govt Contracts

PAE Government Services Inc.; Virginia; Remote; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an Operations Accountant, Principal to manage financial administration for a complex portfolio of government contracts. The role partners with Project Managers, Contracts, Billing, and Finance to ensure GAAP-compliant reporting and accurate accounting.

The position supports month-end close, revenue recognition, and contract audits, with a focus on control, funding, and profitability across CPFF, T&M, and FFP contracts.

Qualifications

• Eight years of accounting or government contracting experience with a related degree.
• Experience with Cost Plus, T&M, FFP, IDIQ contracts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end financial administration of government contracts and projects.
• Monitor costs, funding, revenue, and expenditures against budgets.
• Review labor, subcontract, materials, travel, and other direct costs for accuracy.
• Ensure contract billing structures (CPFF, T&M, FFP) are accurate and compliant.
• Prepare invoice packages and ensure data integrity within agency portals.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Effective communication

AI fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

iRAPT/WAWF portals

Job description

Amentum is seeking an Operations Accountant, Principal to manage financial administration for a complex portfolio of government contracts. The role partners with Project Managers, Contracts, Billing, and Finance to ensure GAAP-compliant reporting and accurate accounting.

The position supports month-end close, revenue recognition, and contract audits, with a focus on control, funding, and profitability across CPFF, T&M, and FFP contracts.