Government Contractor Accountant Kalman & Company, Inc. - 3.8 Virginia Beach, VA Job Details Full-time $65,000 - $85,000 a year 15 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Mid-level Analysis skills Organizational skills Communication skills Full Job Description 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