Senior Accountant – Government Contracts & Invoicing

Kelly Professional & Industrial; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant for a temp-to-hire opportunity in Burlington, MA. This role emphasizes government contract cost accounting, financial analysis, budgeting, invoicing, and audit support.

Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will support day-to-day accounting activities, including project cost accounting, government invoicing, AP/AR, and month-end close, with a focus on Unanet ERP and compliance with FAR/DFARS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 8–10 years of accounting operations experience.
• 5+ years of government/DoD contract cost accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial processes.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with Unanet or another DCAA-compliant accounting system.
• Working knowledge of FAR and DFARS.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support daily accounting activities including AP, AR, payroll, journal entries, and general ledger management.
• Prepare accurate, timely invoices and financial information for government contracts.
• Maintain and update accounting data within Unanet ERP.
• Review travel estimates and employee expense reports.
• Manage monthly close activities including prepaid expenses, fixed assets, leave accruals, and other GL accounts.
• Assist with month-end and year-end financial close.
• Prepare and manage full-cycle Accounts Receivable.
• Support annual budgeting and development of government indirect rate proposals.
• Assist with annual Incurred Cost Submissions and support incurred cost audits.
• Provide financial information and documentation for company, workers’ compensation, 401(k), ESOP/stock plan, and other audits.
• Use Excel and internal financial reporting tools to analyze and maintain financial information.
• Partner with Finance leadership and internal teams to resolve accounting issues and meet deadlines.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Cost accounting

Financial analysis

GAAP

Government contracting

Project cost accounting

Audit support

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Unanet ERP

Job description

Kelly Services is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant for a temp-to-hire opportunity in Burlington, MA. This role emphasizes government contract cost accounting, financial analysis, budgeting, invoicing, and audit support.

Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will support day-to-day accounting activities, including project cost accounting, government invoicing, AP/AR, and month-end close, with a focus on Unanet ERP and compliance with FAR/DFARS.