Government Contract Accounting Specialist

An established government contracting firm is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Government Contract Accounting Specialist to support day-to-day accounting and financial operations in a dynamic federal contracting environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional looking to build valuable hands-on experience in the government contracting industry. The selected candidate will gain exposure to DCAA-compliant accounting practices, project-based accounting, federal invoicing, payroll, compliance reporting, and financial operations supporting real-world federal programs and contracts.

This position is fully remote; however, candidates must be available to attend onsite meetings twice monthly in Silver Spring, MD.

What You will Gain

• Hands-on government contract accounting experience
• Exposure to DCAA-compliant accounting practices
• Experience with project/job costing and labor tracking
• Flexible remote work environment
• Opportunity for long-term professional growth
• Direct collaboration with leadership and operations teams

Responsibilities

• Manage daily bookkeeping and accounting operations using QuickBooks Pro
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and financial statements
• Maintain general ledger and chart of accounts
• Process payroll and maintain payroll records
• Prepare monthly financial reports and assist with budgeting activities
• Track project/job costs and labor allocations for government contracts
• Support contract invoicing, billing, and payment tracking
• Maintain organized and audit-ready financial documentation
• Assist with DCAA-compliant accounting practices and reporting

Qualifications

Required

• 2–3+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience
• Strong proficiency with QuickBooks Pro
• Experience with payroll, reconciliations, AP/AR, and financial reporting
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred

• Government contracting or project-based accounting experience
• Familiarity with DCAA-compliant accounting practices
• Knowledge of FAR/DFARS regulations
• Experience with labor allocations and indirect cost tracking

Position Details

• Fully Remote Position
• Bimonthly onsite meetings in Silver Spring, MD
• Flexible and collaborative work environment
• Competitive compensation based on experience

Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Silver Spring, MD 20910