Applied Intuition
Senior Cost Accountant - Government Contracting (Accounts Payable, Job Costing)
$110K–$155K
Washington, D.C. · On-site · Senior · Full-time · Posted Oct 6, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years of accounting experience within a federal government contracting environment, focused on accounts payable and job costing.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
About the job
Manages accounts payable, job costing, travel expenses, and related compliance and audit readiness for government contracts.
What you'll do
- Oversee accounts payable processing, job cost allocations, and subcontractor invoice reviews.
- Process and audit travel expenses, maintain per diem rates, and accrue sales and use taxes.
- Support month-end close, audits, tax filings, fixed assets, and improvements to AP and job cost processes.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
- 5+ years of accounting experience in federal government contracting, focused on accounts payable and job costing.
- Advanced understanding of FAR/DFARS cost principles and government accounting standards; experience auditing travel expenses under JFTR, FTR, and federal per diem rules.
- Proficiency with an ERP system such as PROCAS, Deltek Costpoint, Unanet, or similar; strong Microsoft Excel skills; ability to gain a US Government security clearance.
Nice to have
- Experience supporting DCAA or DCMA audits.
- Familiarity with ITAR or other government regulatory frameworks; defense DoD contracting experience; or an active Secret Clearance.
Pay
$110K – $155K (base salary)
Tools
PROCAS, Deltek Costpoint, Unanet, Microsoft Excel, FAR/DFARS, JFTR, FTR, GSA
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