Senior GovCon Finance & Accounting Leader (Outsourced)

BDO USA; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO USA is seeking an Experienced Senior, Outsourced Finance & Accounting Associate to perform and oversee the full cycle general accounting for Government Contracting clients. The role requires strong GAAP knowledge with FAR, CAS, and DCAA compliance.

You will manage month-end closes, revenue recognition, contract accounting, and assist in budgeting, forecasting, and profitability analysis for executive decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration, required.
• Three (3) or more years of progressive accounting experience in a government contracting environment, required.
• CPA or CPA candidate, preferred.
• Proficient in MS Excel and Word, required; advanced Excel skills are essential.
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint, Unanet, PROCAS, and other GovCon ERP systems, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs full cycle general accounting for Government Contracting clients.
• Oversees month-end close processes and prepares GAAP-compliant financial statements.
• Supports revenue recognition, contract accounting, and accounting policies per GovCon rules.
• Ensures FAR, CAS, DCAA compliance and maintains a DCAA-compliant system.
• Assists with indirect cost structures, provisional billing rates, and forward pricing.
• Supports project setup, funding, labor charging, invoicing, and project closeout.
• Monitors funding, financial performance and project costs for profitability.
• Participates in budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis for decision-making.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

GovCon regulations

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Admin

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Unanet

PROCAS

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

BDO USA is seeking an Experienced Senior, Outsourced Finance & Accounting Associate to perform and oversee the full cycle general accounting for Government Contracting clients. The role requires strong GAAP knowledge with FAR, CAS, and DCAA compliance.

You will manage month-end closes, revenue recognition, contract accounting, and assist in budgeting, forecasting, and profitability analysis for executive decision-making.