Accounting Manager *Direct Hire*

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Located in Richardson, TX

The Accounting Manager is responsible for managing day-to-day accounting operations and supporting financial reporting, compliance, and government contract accounting requirements in a regulated government contracting environment.
Plays a critical role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting indirect rate structures, ensuring job cost integrity, and preparing audit-ready documentation. The Accounting Manager partners closely with Finance, Program Management, Contracts, and Supply Chain to ensure operational execution aligns with GAAP, FAR, and CAS requirements.

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

Accounting Operations & Financial Close
• Manage day-to-day accounting activities including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, billing, and cash applications
• Lead monthly and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate results
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Maintain balance sheet integrity and resolve discrepancies
• Support preparation of internal financial reporting packages

 

Government Contracting & Job Cost Accounting
• Maintain accurate job cost accounting across cost-type, T&M, FPIF, and FFP contracts
• Ensure proper cost accumulation and segregation in compliance with FAR Part 31 and CAS
• Provides accurate historical information to assist indirect rate calculations, monitoring, and true ups
• Assist with incurred cost submission preparation and audit support
• Reconcile project ledger to general ledger and support EAC processes
• Assist in monitoring Limitation of Cost / Limitation of Funds requirements
Compliance, Audit & Internal Controls
• Ensure adherence to GAAP, FAR, CAS, and company policies
• Support DCAA/DCMA audit requests and documentation requirements
• Prepare and coordinate state, federal, and local tax reporting packages for third-party tax advisors, including corporate income tax, franchise tax, sales/use tax, and other required filings
• Ensure timely submission of required tax data to external providers for federal and state income tax return preparation
• Support tax provision calculations and related journal entries
• Maintain tax compliance calendar and ensure adherence to filing deadlines
• Maintain audit-ready work papers and documentation
• Assist in documenting and improving accounting policies and procedures
• Ensure accounting system data integrity and compliance

 

Systems & Process Improvement
• Support ERP system administration (e.g., Deltek Costpoint, Unanet, or similar)
• Improve accounting workflows, reporting efficiency, and internal controls
• Participate in system upgrades, transitions, or process automation initiatives

 

Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5–8+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Prior experience in government contracting / defense industry (required)
• Demonstrated experience with:
      o General ledger and month-end close
      o Job cost accounting and project reporting
      o Indirect rate structures and cost pools
      o FAR Part 31 cost allowability principles
      o Audit support and documentation preparation
• Experience working in a government contractor with $30M+ in annual revenue
• Strong Excel skills and experience with GovCon ERP systems (Deltek Costpoint, Unanet, or similar)
• Ability to work in a hands-on, mid-market environment
Preferred Qualifications
• CPA or CMA (or progress toward certification)
• Experience supporting incurred cost submissions
• Familiarity with DCAA audits
• Experience with EAC forecasting and revenue recognition (ASC 606)
• Exposure to forward pricing rate proposals

 

Key Competencies
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Analytical thinker with ability to identify cost trends and anomalies
• Ability to manage deadlines in a regulated, fast-paced environment
• Collaborative partner to Program Management, Contracts, Finance, and Supply Chain
• High integrity and commitment to compliance
• Effective communicator with ability to explain financial data clearly

If interested. Send your updated resume with salary requirements to jobs.allentx@expresspros.com with Job # D186 in the subject line. Then call our office at 972-423-1112 ask for Daniel

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