Remote Senior Operations Accountant - Government Contracts

Amentum; Baltimore (MD); Remote; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k matching

Education reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an Operations Accountant, Principal to manage the financial administration, accounting, and reporting for government contracts and projects. You will partner with Project Managers, Contracts, Billing, Finance, and Accounting to ensure accurate recording, monitoring, and reporting in accordance with GAAP and government requirements.

The role monitors project costs vs. budgets, supports billing and revenue processes, and identifies financial risks.

Qualifications

• Advanced Excel skills including PivotTables, lookups, and formulas.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to analyze large volumes of financial and project data and identify discrepancies.
• Data-driven mindset and willingness to learn new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial administration and fiscal health of government contracts.
• Monitor costs, funding, revenue, and expenditures against budgets.
• Support contract billing, revenue recognition, and accounting close.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Learning mindset

AI tools

AI fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

iRAPT/WAWF

Job description

Amentum is seeking an Operations Accountant, Principal to manage the financial administration, accounting, and reporting for government contracts and projects. You will partner with Project Managers, Contracts, Billing, Finance, and Accounting to ensure accurate recording, monitoring, and reporting in accordance with GAAP and government requirements.

The role monitors project costs vs. budgets, supports billing and revenue processes, and identifies financial risks.