Senior Accountant

Kforce has a client in McLean, VA that is seeking a Senior Accountant responsible for supporting the accounting and financial reporting functions within a government contracting environment. This role ensures accurate financial records, compliance with government regulations, and timely reporting while partnering closely with finance, contracts, and operations teams. The ideal candidate has strong experience with Deltek Costpoint, intercompany accounting, and a solid understanding of government contracting requirements. Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP and government contracting standards
• Manage and reconcile intercompany transactions, including intercompany billings, eliminations, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Maintain accurate general ledger activity, including journal entries, accruals, prepaid expenses, and account reconciliations
• Support project and cost accounting activities within Deltek Costpoint, ensuring proper cost allocation and compliance with contract requirements
• Assist with indirect rate calculations, monitoring, and analysis
• Support month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timeliness and accuracy
• Collaborate with contracts, project managers, and finance leadership to resolve accounting issues and support financial analysis
• Assist with internal and external audits, including preparation of schedules and responses to auditor requests
• Ensure compliance with FAR, CAS, and other applicable government regulations
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and support accounting system enhancements
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 4+ years of accounting experience, preferably within a government contracting environment
• Strong working knowledge of Deltek Costpoint
• Experience with intercompany accounting and reconciliations
• Solid understanding of GAAP and government contracting regulations (FAR, CAS)
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office tools