Senior Government Accountant

Title: Senior Government Accountant
Locations: Niles, IL - Spartanburg, SC - Zeeland, MI - Rockford, IL - Fort Collins, CO
Salary: $93,000 - $136,000
Industry: Engineering & Manufacturing
Work Environment: Hybrid 2-3 days in-office

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting activities tied to government contracts, ensuring financial information is accurate and properly supported.
• Develop and maintain forward pricing rate proposals and annual incurred cost submissions, with ownership varying based on experience level.
• Review direct and indirect cost structures, allocation methods, and rate activity, identifying changes that may require updated disclosures or government review.
• Maintain compliance with FAR, CAS, and other federal contracting requirements across costing, reporting, and related accounting processes.
• Support the financial administration of government programs by analyzing contract costs, expenses, budgets, and forecasts.
• Serve as a key point of contact for government and compliance-related audits, coordinating documentation and addressing financial or cost-accounting inquiries.
• Partner with finance, accounting, and operational teams to resolve reporting discrepancies and strengthen government accounting processes.
• Provide guidance to junior team members and contribute to broader accounting initiatives as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred, with Finance or a closely related discipline also considered.
• Strong understanding of government contract accounting and federal cost principles, particularly FAR and CAS.
• Experience working with cost accounting, indirect rates, cost allocations, and financial reporting in a government contracting environment.
• Familiarity with forward pricing rates, incurred cost reporting, and government audit requirements.
• Ability to interpret financial data, investigate discrepancies, and maintain accurate supporting documentation.
• Experience preparing or reviewing budgets, forecasts, contract costs, and related financial analysis.
• Strong Excel skills and comfort working with accounting, ERP, or other financial systems.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex financial matters to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Senior-level candidates should demonstrate the ability to independently manage complex government accounting deliverables, lead audit activity, and provide guidance to less-experienced team members.
• Must meet applicable U.S. person/export-control eligibility requirements associated with ITAR and EAR-regulated information.