Staff Accountant - AR & Government Contract Billing (Remote)

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Centennial, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k) retirement plan

Year-end bonus

Paid leave (vacation, sick, bereavment

FMLA

Job summary

SEAKR Engineering is seeking a Staff Accountant to manage customer billing, AR, general ledger accounting, and month-end close. The role requires reading government contracts, applying terms to invoices, and collaborating with internal teams to resolve discrepancies.

You will prepare invoices for time-and-material, firm-fixed-price, and cost-type contracts, using Exostar and WAWF/PIEE when possible. Strong Excel, detail orientation, and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 2–4 years Accounts Receivable, billing, or general ledger accounting experience.
• Experience with government contract accounting and job costing is highly desired.
• Ability to read and understand customer contracts related to billing.
• Strong Excel skills including formulas and formatting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare invoices for multiple contract types, including time and material, firm fixed price, and cost-type contracts.
• Submit invoices through online billing platforms; Exostar and WAWF/PIEE experience preferred.
• Research and resolve payment discrepancies, short-pays, and rejected invoices.
• Manage accounts receivables aging analysis and follow up on collections.
• Track and reconcile unbilled contract costs.
• Respond to customer and DCMA/DCAA invoice inquiries.
• Prepare journal entries and reconcile assigned general ledger accounts.
• Support month-end close.
• Prepare monthly cash estimates and accounts receivables schedules.
• Collaborate with other internal departments and business units.
• Assist other accounting team members when necessary.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

Outlook

ERP systems (IFS)

Job description

SEAKR Engineering is seeking a Staff Accountant to manage customer billing, AR, general ledger accounting, and month-end close. The role requires reading government contracts, applying terms to invoices, and collaborating with internal teams to resolve discrepancies.

You will prepare invoices for time-and-material, firm-fixed-price, and cost-type contracts, using Exostar and WAWF/PIEE when possible. Strong Excel, detail orientation, and organizational skills are essential.