Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Adams Communication & Engineering Technology (ACET) is seeking an experienced Finance Controller / Accountant to support and strengthen their Corporate Finance and Accounting organization within a fast-paced Government Contracting environment. The role is responsible for leading core accounting functions, ensuring financial accuracy, maintaining regulatory compliance, and supporting executive leadership through sound financial management and reporting.ResponsibilitiesDay-to-day accounting operations supporting a multi-contract Government ContractorCurrent and past reconciliationMaintain the General Ledger and ensure financial integrityPrepare monthly journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and financial reportingSupport month-end and year-end close activitiesMaintain compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Government Contract Accounting requirementsProvide backup support for Accounts Payable and Purchase Order (PO)-based voucher entryProcess and reconcile employee expense reportsComplete vendor setup and ensure all required compliance documentation is obtainedPerform three-way match reviews between purchase orders, receiving documents, and vendor invoicesMonitor AP Aging Reports and coordinate timely resolution of outstanding itemsSupport annual 1099 vendor reporting and compliance requirementsAssist with month-end AP accruals by identifying unposted vouchers and preparing accrual entriesCreate vouchers for corporate credit card transactions and reconcile receipts to chargesResolve payment discrepancies and vendor inquiriesEnsure compliance with: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), DCAA accounting requirementsReview direct and indirect cost transactions for allowability and complianceSupport contract setup, project costing, and indirect rate structuresAssist with incurred cost submissions and audit preparationProcess labor corrections and labor adjustments within Deltek CostpointSupport billing operations by preparing draft customer invoicesAssist with project setup, labor distribution, cost transfers, and revenue recognitionMaintain accounting data integrity within CostpointPerform monthly reconciliations for: Bank Accounts, General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Credit Cards, Labor Distribution, Project Costing, Balance Sheet AccountsInvestigate and resolve reconciliation discrepanciesSupport monthly subledger reconciliations and General Ledger cleanupEnsure all balance sheet accounts are reconciled timely and accuratelyPrepare monthly financial reports and supporting schedulesAssist with budget-to-actual analysis and financial trend reportingSupport DCAA, DCMA, external CPA, and customer auditsMaintain audit-ready documentation and accounting recordsRecommend process improvements that strengthen internal controls and improve efficiencyServe as a accounting resource within the Finance DepartmentCollaborate with Payroll, Human Resources, Contracts, Project Accounting, and OperationsMentor junior accounting personnel as neededSupport continuous improvement initiatives and financial process enhancementsSkillsDegree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration7+ years of progressive accounting experienceMinimum 5 years of Government Contracting (GovCon) accounting experienceAdvanced experience using Deltek CostpointStrong knowledge of: FAR, DFARS, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), DCAA Accounting Requirements, GAAPExtensive experience with: General Ledger Accounting, Bank and Account Reconciliations, Accounts Payable, Labor Corrections, Billing Support, Month-End CloseAdvanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and financial reportingExcellent analytical, organizational, and communication skillsCertified Public Accountant (CPA) preferredExperience supporting aerospace or Department of Defense contractsExperience with incurred cost proposals and indirect rate calculationsExperience supporting DCAA audits and Contractor Purchasing System Reviews (CPSR)Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) financial reportingCompany OverviewACET, Inc. is a Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) system engineering and information technology firm, headquartered in Southern Maryland. It was founded in 1999, and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia, US, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is http://adamscomm.com.
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