Government Contractor Accountant

Job Description

Kalman & Company is seeking to hire an experienced Government Contractor Accountant. This team member will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the company's financial records while supporting financial reporting, month-end close, compliance, and operational accounting activities. This position reports to Kalman's Controller and also works closely with Contracts, & Operations to ensure timely and accurate financial information.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end close activities, including general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and journal entry preparation/posting.
• Analyze revenue, unbilled activity, expenses, assets, liabilities, and equity transactions to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Perform monthly account reconciliations and investigate unusual variances.
• Review and post accounts payable and employee expense reports and ensure compliance with FAR, US GAAP, and cost accounting standards.
• Coordinate with Contracts/Operations/Payroll to ensure proper accounting treatment of customer, employee, and vendor transactions.
• Collaborate with Sales, Purchasing, Contracts, Project Management, and Operations to resolve accounting issues.
• Entry of purchase orders in support of operations as needed.
• Serve as a resource for accounting guidance across the organization.
• Reviewing billable charges (including AP invoices and travel expenses) in compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) for all contract types.
• Review internal employee travel expense reports in ERP system to ensure compliance with FAR regulations and company travel policies.
• Review Accounts Payable invoices for accuracy, proper documentation, and compliance with contractual requirements.
• Ensure proper GL/ project /billable coding for all expenses.
• Extract, review, and compile supporting documentation (e.g., travel receipts, subcontractor invoices, purchase orders, and expense reports) required to support costs and invoices billed to the customers.
• Identify and flag unallowable costs in accordance with government regulations and contractual terms.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of policies and procedures to enhance operational efficiency.
• Assist with internal and external audits, including preparation and review of documentation related to allowable and unallowable costs.
• Reconcile corporate credit cards and related expenses monthly
• Maintenance of multi-state organization

Professional Competencies

• A high degree of integrity and professionalism.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines.
• Strong analytical mindset with excellent judgment.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on operational excellence.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• 3 plus years of government contract accounting experience
• Strong understanding of Government Contracting Accounting including FAR Part 30 Cost account standards (DCAA requirements), U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and Government travel regulations.
• Experience working with ERP/accounting systems (Jamis Prime preferred but not required).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications
• Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills

What We Offer

• Health, dental, vision insurance, tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off (3 weeks) and company holidays (federal)
• 401(k) with company match

Salary: $65,000 to $85,000 per year based on experience