Senior Billing Accountant

HRB; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert Staffing & Recruiting is partnering with an established government contractor seeking a Senior Billing Accountant to support a high-volume billing function during a critical period. This hands-on role requires experience with federal contracts and DCAA-compliant workflows.

The ideal candidate will have comprehensive FAR knowledge, ICS experience, and a track record in Unanet and complex Excel analyses.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of billing or accounting experience within a government contracting environment.
• Experience with FAR, ICS, DCAA, and government contract billing practices.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, complex formulas).
• Experience preparing reconciliations, billing schedules, and supporting documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit customer invoices for government contracts per contract terms.
• Review billing transactions for accuracy and compliance with guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with FAR, DCAA, and company billing policies.
• Research and resolve billing discrepancies and unbilled balances.
• Reconcile billing and accounts receivable to the general ledger.
• Support indirect rate and contract cost analysis as needed.
• Assist with month-end close activities, reporting, and reconciliations.
• Generate ad hoc billing reports and analyses for management.
• Collaborate with accounting and contracts teams for accurate project setup.
• Maintain documentation to support audits and government reviews.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Unanet

Microsoft Excel

Pivot Tables

VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP

Job description

Senior Billing Accountant (Government Contracting)

Location: Springfield, VA (Onsite)
Duration: 2-3 Month Contract (Potential Temp-to-Hire)
Compensation: $40-$50/hr
Schedule: Up to 40 hours per week, flexible schedule

Cherry Bekaert Staffing & Recruiting is partnering with an established government contractor seeking a Senior Billing Accountant to support a high-volume billing and accounting function during a critical period. This role requires a hands-on professional with strong government contracting experience who can quickly contribute with minimal training.

The ideal candidate will have experience supporting federal contracts, maintaining compliance with government regulations, preparing complex billings, and working within DCAA-compliant environments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit customer invoices for government contracts in accordance with contract terms and billing requirements
• Review billing transactions for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with contract guidelines
• Ensure compliance with FAR regulations, DCAA requirements, and company billing policies
• Research and resolve billing discrepancies, unbilled balances, and customer inquiries
• Reconcile billing and accounts receivable activity to the general ledger
• Support indirect rate and contract cost analysis as needed
• Assist with month-end close activities, reporting, and account reconciliations
• Generate ad hoc billing reports and analyses for management
• Partner with accounting and contracts teams to ensure accurate project setup and billing execution
• Maintain detailed documentation to support audits and government reviews

Qualifications

• 5+ years of billing or accounting experience within a government contracting environment
• Strong understanding of:
  • Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
  • Incurred Cost Submissions (ICS)
  • DCAA compliance requirements
  • Government contract billing practices
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including:
  • Pivot Tables
  • VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP
  • Complex formulas and data analysis
• Experience preparing reconciliations, billing schedules, and supporting documentation
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent organizational and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Unanet (highly preferred)
• Experience supporting cost-plus, T&M, and fixed-price contracts
• Knowledge of indirect rates and government contract accounting structures
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Experience working closely with Controllers, Finance Directors, or executive leadership

Ideal Candidate

We are seeking a senior-level government contracting professional who can immediately add value and confidently navigate complex billing requirements within a federal contracting environment. Candidates with recent hands-on experience in GovCon billing, FAR compliance, DCAA requirements, IC support, advanced Excel, and Unanet will be highly considered.