Senior Accountant - Federal Contracts

SLSCO; Galveston (TX); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability and life insurance

Voluntary life insurance

Paid sick time

Paid time off

Fitness Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

SLSCO LTD, headquartered in Texas, seeks a Senior Project Accountant to support FAR/DCMA-governed federal contracts as the company’s general contractor. This hands-on role manages cost accounting, project billing and reporting, and helps establish accounting policies and processes.

Strong Excel skills are required, with a clear path to Divisional Controller. Based primarily in Galveston, TX, there is flexibility in location.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent).
• Minimum 5 years of related accounting experience supporting project-based or government contracts.
• Experience with FAR/DCMA accounting requirements.
• Strong cost accounting, including indirect allocations and job-costing.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas).

Responsibilities

• Maintain project financials for FAR/DCMA-governed contracts: cost tracking, indirects, labor distributions, and contract compliance.
• Prepare and review cost estimates, cost forecasts, monthly reports, and variance analyses.
• Manage billing and revenue recognition; prepare invoices and support audits.
• Document accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls for project accounting.
• Support audits and DCMA inquiries; prepare schedules and backup.

Skills

Advanced Excel

FAR/DCMA experience

Cost accounting

Project-based accounting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

CMiC ERP

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Project Accountant to support FAR/DCMA-governed federal contracts as the company's general contractor. This hands-on role will manage cost accounting, project billing and reporting, and help establish accounting policies and processes. Strong Excel skills and experience with FAR/DCMA requirements are required. This position reports to the Vice President of Accounting and has a clear path to Divisional Controller as you grow into the role. The role is primarily based in Galveston, TX, but there is flexibility in location.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain project financials for federal contracts governed by FAR/DCMA: cost tracking, indirects, labor distributions, and contract compliance.
• Prepare and review cost estimates, project cost forecasts, monthly project reports, and variance analyses.
• Manage billing and revenue recognition for contract deliverables; prepare invoices and support audit requests.
• Implement and document accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls for project accounting.
• Support audits and DCMA inquiries; prepare schedules and provide required backup.
• Build and improve templates, reports, and processes to scale divisional accounting operations.
• Collaborate closely with project managers, contracts, operations and payroll teams.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent).
• Minimum 5 years of related accounting experience supporting project-based or government contracts.
• Demonstrated experience with FAR/DCMA accounting requirements.
• Strong cost accounting experience, including indirect allocations and job-costing.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, complex formulas, data analysis).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CMiC or similar ERP/accounting systems.
• Experience preparing audit schedules and supporting government audits.
• Proven ability to create and document accounting processes and controls.

Physical Demands:

• Use of manual dexterity, tactile, visual, and audio acuity.
• Use of repetitive motion, prolonged periods of sitting and standing, and sustained visual and mental applications and demands.
• Occasional lifting (up to 15 pounds), bending, pulling, and carrying.

What we offer:

• Opportunity to shape and implement accounting processes and controls.
• Clear career path toward Divisional Controller within a family-owned organization.
• Collaborative local team and strong mentorship.
• Comprehensive benefits package:
• Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Company-paid disability and life insurance
• Voluntary life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

SLSCO LTD is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmpitive Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.