Accountant

Accountant

We are seeking an experienced Accountant to join our finance team. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and other government contract requirements while managing the firm's accounting functions. The Accountant will oversee cost allocations, indirect rates, allowability of expenses, account reconciliations, and government audit support to ensure accuracy and compliance in all financial reporting related to federal contracts.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and apply FAR, CAS, and agency-specific regulations to all accounting and financial activities.
• Prepare, monitor, and reconcile direct, indirect, allowable, and unallowable costs in compliance with government contracts.
• Develop, monitor, and update indirect rate structures (overhead, G&A, fringe) and prepare forward pricing rate proposals.
• Perform monthly reconciliation of general ledger accounts, subledgers, and bank accounts, ensuring balances are accurate, properly supported, and compliant with GAAP and FAR.
• Support DCAA audits, including Incurred Cost Submissions and other government audit requirements.
• Ensure compliance with timekeeping, labor charging, and expense reporting policies.
• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP and FAR.
• Maintain internal controls and recommend process improvements to strengthen compliance and efficiency.

Essential Skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Work Environment

This position requires working fully onsite from Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. The company is a local, growing government contractor offering opportunities for career growth, with the potential to advance to the Accounting Manager role.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $95000.00 / yr.

This is a fully onsite position in Virginia Beach,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 10, 2025.

About Aston Carter :

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.