Senior Accountant - Defense Finance & GAAP Compliance

Avathon; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Avathon Government in Austin, TX is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to maintain financial health and GAAP-compliant reporting. This role ensures internal controls, policies, and procedures, and supports audits and DCAA compliance.

You will work with stakeholders, manage monthly statements, revenue calculations, and provide accurate financial insights, while leveraging Deltek Costpoint and Excel to support budgeting, cash forecasting, and cost control.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship required per job.
• 5+ years progressive accounting experience with general ledger, job costing and GAAP compliance.
• CPA preferred—Bachelor’s degree in accounting with equivalent education/experience.
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint or similar government accounting systems.
• Advanced Excel and MS Office skills; strong analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and interpret monthly financial statements and reports for senior management.
• Oversee accounting tasks: receivables, payroll, accounts payable, contract revenue, fixed assets, general ledger, and audits.
• Support ASC 606 revenue recognition calculations and related reporting.
• Coordinate audits and ensure DCAA compliance.
• Maintain balance sheet accuracy, cash management, and monthly reconciliations.
• Develop indirect rate structures, budgets, forecasts, and cost submissions.
• Review AP/AR/Billing/Internal Controls on a regular cadence.
• Identify process improvements and lead cross-functional change initiatives.

Skills

US Citizenship

5+ years accounting experience

Strong communication skills

Strong problem-solving

Discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Excel (Advanced)

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Avathon Government in Austin, TX is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to maintain financial health and GAAP-compliant reporting. This role ensures internal controls, policies, and procedures, and supports audits and DCAA compliance.

You will work with stakeholders, manage monthly statements, revenue calculations, and provide accurate financial insights, while leveraging Deltek Costpoint and Excel to support budgeting, cash forecasting, and cost control.