Senior government contract accountant (contract)

Location: Springfield, VA (Onsite)

Pay Rate: $45-$60/hour

Duration: October 1, 2026 - November 30, 2026

Schedule: Flexible, up to 40 hours per week

Opportunity: Potential temp-to-hire for the right candidate

About the Opportunity

An established government contractor is seeking a Senior Government Contract Accountant to provide critical support during year-end accounting activities. This position will partner closely with the Controller and play a key role in year-end close, incurred cost submissions, indirect rate calculations, and overall government contract accounting compliance. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced GovCon accounting professional who can quickly step in, work independently, and contribute immediately in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and reconcile general ledger accounts
• Prepare year-end schedules and audit-ready workpapers
• Support annual ESOP valuation processes and documentation requests
• Assist with preparation of Incurred Cost Submissions (ICS)
• Develop and maintain ICE Model schedules
• Support indirect rate calculations and reconciliations
• Assist with year-end close and financial reporting activities
• Ensure compliance with FAR Part 31 and government contracting accounting requirements
• Partner with leadership on special projects and ad hoc analysis

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Demonstrated experience within a government contracting environment
• Strong knowledge of: Incurred Cost Submissions (ICS), ICE Model schedules, Indirect rate structures, FAR Part 31, DCAA compliance and audit requirements
• Experience preparing detailed reconciliations and supporting schedules
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including: Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Complex formulas
• Financial reporting and analysis
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Unanet experience strongly preferred
• Experience supporting ESOP organizations
• CPA or CPA-track candidate
• Prior experience working directly with Controllers and executive leadership

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a hands-on GovCon accounting professional with recent experience supporting year-end close activities for federal contractors. Candidates with direct experience preparing ICS submissions, working with ICE models, calculating indirect rates, and supporting DCAA compliance efforts will be highly prioritized. Please note: This role requires recent government contracting accounting experience and is not suited for candidates whose backgrounds are exclusively in commercial accounting. If you are an experienced government contract accountant available for an immediate October start, we encourage you to apply.