Senior Accountant (Government)

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, a wholly owned subsidiary of Avathon, is a U.S. company based in Austin, TX. Avathon Government harnesses proven AI technology to bolster military readiness, improve decision advantage, and optimize defense operations. At Avathon Government, we partner with the armed forces to improve operational readiness through practical, AI-enabled solutions. Our programs focus on upskilling maintainers, enhancing supply chain visibility, and strengthening logistics and distribution efficiency using predictive intelligence powered by advanced machine learning models.

We modernize the defense industrial base by maximizing capital equipment uptime, forecasting engine and component failures, and improving supplier quality control through technologies such as deep learning, natural language processing, generative AI, and computer vision. Our mission is ensuring warfighter readiness across a diverse set of missions. Are you ready to build the future of AI for national defense? Join our mission today!

Avathon Government is looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Accountant to join our team. As the Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for maintaining the financial wellness and integrity of the company. This role will be responsible for establishing and maintaining accurate financial reporting, effective internal controls, accounting policies, practices, and procedures in accordance with GAAP, CAS, and FAR. Additionally, this position is responsible for DCAA compliance, indirect submissions, coordination of annual independent audits, and other special aligned priorities of the company. This role will prioritize building and maintaining strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders while demonstrating excellence in communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage deliverables and ensure they are compliant with company, GAAP, CAS and FAR procedures and compliance
• Timely prepares, maintains, develops, and interprets monthly financial statements and supplemental reports for senior management
• Applies advanced accounting principles to perform and/or oversee routine and non-routine tasks involving the processing and reconciliation of receivables, billing, payroll, accounts payable, contract revenue calculations, fixed assets, general ledger, preparing financial statements, and supporting compliance initiatives
• Support compliance with ASC 606 by completing calculations to align and support revenue accounting
• Utilizes and optimizes Deltek Costpoint accounting system including planning module/business intelligence system to manage, plan, optimize & record all financial activity for the company
• Supports and assists with all audits including DCAA compliance
• Maintains company balance sheet and ensure cash management and forecasting, including monthly bank account reconciliations
• Manages relationships with staff and auditors & responds timely to requests
• Heavily assists in the development of indirect rate structures, budgets, forecasts, incurred costs submissions, & general ledger
• Serves as a resource to the organization in the resolution of complex issues
• Establishes a regular cadence to review AP/AR/Billing/Payroll/Internal Controls
• Conducts research and analysis of billed and unbilled receivables & revenue recognition calculations
• Identifies potential improvements to existing practices and procedures, collaborates cross functionally to manage change
• Support the preparation of all federal and state tax returns, extensions, and payments
• Conducts special projects as assigned
• Identify revenue generating and cost saving opportunities when necessary

Required Qualifications

• US Citizenship Required
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience with general ledger, job costing and GAAP compliance
• CPA preferred-Bachelor’s degree in accounting with equivalent combination of education & experience
• Experience in banking transactions
• Proficiency with Deltek Costpoint Accounting or similar government approved accounting systems
• Proficiency across Microsoft Office Suite with advanced Excel skills
• Strong problem-solving, analysis aptitude, and consultative approach
• Ability to constructively pivot and prioritize based on business needs
• Strong oral and written communication skills required - ability to communicate financial analysis to non-financial audience
• Ability to operate with a high level of discretion
• Strong organization and program management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience of accounting within the government and defense industry
• MBA is a plus
• Ability to maintain effective internal and external business relationships with clients and industry partners
• Ability to constructively pivot and prioritize based on business needs

Clearance

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Location

Preferred Austin, TX

Avathon Government is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to diversity, equality, and inclusion, and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Avathon Government prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)