Accounting Manager

Role Description

Accounting Operations Leadership
Supervise a team of accounting professionals performing financial reporting, timesheet processing, billing, general ledger, cash flow, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
Provide oversight and review of work across all accounting functions ensuring cross-training, workload balance and continued improvement.
Oversee monthly close processes ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
Review and monitor general ledger account reconciliations, journal entries, revenue recognition and variance analysis.
Oversee cash flow and reserve levels, to ensure that all legal and regulatory requirements are met.

Government Contract Accounting & Compliance
Provide support and guidance with DCAA audits, Incurred Cost Submissions, FAR compliance, and the development and monitoring of indirect cost rates including Fringe, Overhead, and G&A pools.
Maintain working knowledge of government contract types including FFP, T&M, and Cost-Plus/Cost-Reimbursable and their associated accounting requirements.
Oversee government contract billing processes, including WAWF submissions, ensuring compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.
Maintain audit readiness by ensuring proper documentation, internal controls, and financial record integrity to support DCAA and external audit requirements.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field; Master’s degree a plus.
Experience: 7+ years of progressive accounting experience in the Government Contracting (GovCon) industry, including experience supporting DCAA compliance and indirect rate environments.
3+ years of accounting team leadership experience.
Advanced experience in Excel and data extraction and validation processes.
Hands-on experience with Deltek Costpoint Costpoint 8.x Cloud accounting operations required and experience with project setup, financial reporting, and data extraction within Costpoint highly desirable.
Working knowledge of GAAP, FAR, and government contract accounting practices.
Understanding of indirect rate structures and cost pool relationships.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrate ability to manage multiple deadlines in a GovCon environment.
Ability to translate complex accounting issues into clear guidance for internal stakeholders.
Excellent organizational skills
Strong analytical and problem solving skills with high attention to detail.

Benefits

At Sentar Our unique ownership model attracts top talent, giving employees the freedom to take initiative and drive meaningful improvements. In addition to cultivating a thriving and inclusive work environment, Sentar offers an extensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of employees and their families.