Sr. Accountant
Robert Half
Rio Rancho, NM (In Person)
$67,500 Salary, Full-Time
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Job Description
Federal Contract Billing Specialist / Federal Contracts Accountant needed for a contract-to-hire or direct hire opportunity with a federal contractor in Rio Rancho, NM. This fully onsite role supports complex government contract billing and accounting functions, including invoice review and processing, assigning charges to the correct contract line items or task orders, and properly distinguishing reimbursable versus non-reimbursable expenses. This person will work closely with the Assistant Controller and Controller, support billing cycles and month-end activity, and help manage a growing workload in a paperless, systems-driven environment. Ideal candidates will have hands-on federal contract billing experience, strong accounting and billing fundamentals, high attention to detail, and the ability to navigate compliance-driven invoicing processes. Schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with occasional extra hours during busy periods. Salary target is $65,000 to $70,000 with strong benefits offered upon hire. Hands-on experience with federal contract billing and accounting in a compliance-driven environment. Strong knowledge of month-end close procedures, general ledger activity, and journal entry preparation. Experience completing account reconciliations and bank reconciliations with a high degree of accuracy. Solid understanding of contract-based invoicing, including cost allocation across contract line items or task orders. Excellent attention to detail and the ability to identify and resolve billing or accounting discrepancies. Proficiency working within systems-driven, paperless accounting environments. Ability to work effectively with accounting leadership and manage multiple deadlines in an onsite setting. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice .