Government Contract Accounting Specialist

Government Contract Accounting Specialist FASTech Inc - 3.5 Silver Spring, MD Job Details Full-time $50,000 - $65,000 a year 7 hours ago Qualifications Accounts receivable Microsoft Excel Financial data reconciliation Financial management report preparation QuickBooks Organizational skills Accounting and finance experience Budgeting Productivity software Associate's degree Payroll processing Full Job Description An established government contracting firm is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Government Contract Accounting Specialist to support day-to-day accounting and financial operations in a dynamic federal contracting environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional looking to build valuable hands-on experience in the government contracting industry. The selected candidate will gain exposure to DCAA-compliant accounting practices, project-based accounting, federal invoicing, payroll, compliance reporting, and financial operations supporting real-world federal programs and contracts. This position is fully remote; however, candidates must be available to attend onsite meetings twice monthly in Silver Spring, MD. What You will Gain Hands-on government contract accounting experience Exposure to DCAA-compliant accounting practices Experience with project/job costing and labor tracking Flexible remote work environment Opportunity for long-term professional growth Direct collaboration with leadership and operations teams Responsibilities Manage daily bookkeeping and accounting operations using QuickBooks Pro Process accounts payable and accounts receivable Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and financial statements Maintain general ledger and chart of accounts Process payroll and maintain payroll records Prepare monthly financial reports and assist with budgeting activities Track project/job costs and labor allocations for government contracts Support contract invoicing, billing, and payment tracking Maintain organized and audit-ready financial documentation Assist with DCAA-compliant accounting practices and reporting Qualifications Required 2-3+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience Strong proficiency with QuickBooks Pro Experience with payroll, reconciliations, AP/AR, and financial reporting Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Ability to work independently in a remote environment Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite Preferred Government contracting or project-based accounting experience Familiarity with DCAA-compliant accounting practices Knowledge of

FAR/DFARS

regulations Experience with labor allocations and indirect cost tracking Position Details Fully Remote Position Bimonthly onsite meetings in Silver Spring, MD Flexible and collaborative work environment Competitive compensation based on experience

Pay:

$50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Silver Spring, MD 20910