Remote Principal Operations Accountant (Gov't Contracts)

Amentum; Fort Worth (TX); Remote; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO & holidays

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum, a global engineering and technology leader, is seeking an Operations Accountant, Principal to manage financial administration for government contracts. You will partner with project managers, contracts, billing, and finance to ensure accurate recording, monitoring, and reporting in line with GAAP and FAR/DFARS.

Remote US telework is supported; candidates must live within driving distance to Northern Virginia or Dallas–Fort Worth, TX.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of general accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills, including PivotTables, lookups, formulas, and financial analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyze large volumes of financial and project data and identify discrepancies.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet recurring monthly reporting and billing deadlines.
• Ability to work with Finance, Contracts, Billing, Program Management, and Operations.
• Knowledge of diverse contract structures and client billing operations to ensure timely invoicing.
• Knowledge of cost accounting principles with ability to forecast budgets.
• Data-driven mindset and willingness to adopt AI to automate repetitive tasks.
• Ability to evaluate and apply emerging technologies in day-to-day work.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end financial administration of government contracts and projects.
• Monitor costs, funding, revenue, and expenditures against budgets and ceilings.
• Review labor, subcontract, material, travel, and other direct costs for accuracy.
• Monitor funding and notify management of requirements or overruns.
• Oversee government billing structures (CPFR/CPFF, T&M, FFP) for cash flow.
• Review billing transactions for accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare invoice packages and ensure data integrity in iRAPT/WAWF.
• Reconcile project balances between accounting, billing, subledgers and GL.
• Review unbilled receivables and related accounts; support month/year-end close.
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis and audits support as required.

Skills

GAAP

Excel

Analytical

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Cross-functional collaboration

Cost accounting

Data analysis

AI and automation mindset

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

iRAPT/WAWF

Job description

Amentum, a global engineering and technology leader, is seeking an Operations Accountant, Principal to manage financial administration for government contracts. You will partner with project managers, contracts, billing, and finance to ensure accurate recording, monitoring, and reporting in line with GAAP and FAR/DFARS.

Remote US telework is supported; candidates must live within driving distance to Northern Virginia or Dallas–Fort Worth, TX.