Senior Project Accountant: Fast-Track to Controller

SLSCO LTD.; Galveston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid sick time

Paid time off

Fitness Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan

Job summary

SLSCO LTD. is seeking a Senior Project Accountant to support FAR/DCMA-governed federal contracts from its Galveston, TX base with flexible location options.

The role focuses on cost accounting, project billing, and reporting, with a clear path to Divisional Controller as you grow within the organization. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong Excel skills, experience in project-based accounting, and a proven ability to implement accounting policies and internal controls for complex contracts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of related accounting experience.
• Demonstrated experience with FAR/DCMA accounting requirements.
• Strong cost accounting experience, including indirect allocations and job-costing.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, large data sets, advanced formulas).

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.

Skills

Cost accounting

Data analysis

Financial reporting

Attention to detail

Education

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

Tools

CMiC ERP

Job description

SLSCO LTD. is seeking a Senior Project Accountant to support FAR/DCMA-governed federal contracts from its Galveston, TX base with flexible location options.

The role focuses on cost accounting, project billing, and reporting, with a clear path to Divisional Controller as you grow within the organization. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong Excel skills, experience in project-based accounting, and a proven ability to implement accounting policies and internal controls for complex contracts.