Senior Accountant — Government Contract Accounting

Job overview

The Senior Accountant — Government Contract Accounting role is onsite in Springfield, VA. Compensation is $95,000–$110,000 per year. The role expands the Finance team at employee-owned government contractor Computational Physics, Inc. The accountant manages government contract billing and accounts receivable while providing backup support for other accounting functions. Accurate billing, funding monitoring, audit support, and process improvements help the company meet contract requirements and maintain effective financial operations.

What you'll do

• Prepare and submit monthly invoices for cost-reimbursable, time-and-materials, labor-hour, and firm-fixed-price contracts in accordance with contract terms, funding requirements, and FAR/DFARS requirements
• submit and track invoices through WAWF/PIEE, IPP, and customer portals and resolve discrepancies
• manage accounts receivable, cash application, aging reviews, collections follow-up, and general-ledger reconciliation
• monitor contract funding, billed and unbilled balances, and ceilings
• provide cross-trained backup for accounts payable and semi-monthly payroll
• review costs for allowability, allocability, and project coding
• support month-end close, DCAA/DCMA audit requests, and incurred cost schedules
• maintain documentation and desk procedures and improve accounting processes.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

senior accountant

government contract accounting

springfield va

computational physics inc.

$95k–$110k per year

government billing

accounts receivable

far/dfars

dcaa/dcma audits

excel

erp systems

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent relevant experience, and at least three years of progressive accounting experience including government contract billing and accounts receivable. Requires working knowledge of FAR Part 31, DCAA requirements, and GAAP.

About the employer

Computational Physics, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.