Cost Accountant – Comptroller IT Support (Onsite)

Responsibilities

• Provide SME support in generating requirements and validate testing results for a financial management system.
• Collaborate with technical teams, developers, and project managers to clarify requirements and ensure alignment with business needs.
• Provide operational and business process support for an enterprise Air Force financial management system
• Support data validation, reconciliation, and financial reporting accuracy checks
• Assist with training materials, user guides, and stakeholder communications as needed
• Manage labor ingestion processes, coordinate with Civilian Pay Liaison, and correct variances.
• Process contractor load files and generate billing artifacts.
• Produce and route bills to DFAS.
• Maintain strict controls over proprietary billing/cost data and ensure monthly billing milestones are met
• Assist with the resolution of JOCAS II/CFIS trouble calls within prescribed timelines
• Support user training as needed

Requirements

• 6+ years in financial systems or business systems operations, with an understanding of general accounting principles.
• 3–5 years with JOCAS II, GAFS, and DEAMS financial system.
• Strong knowledge of government accounting principles and federal financial processes.
• Ability to translate accounting/business needs into actionable technical requirements.
• Strong data reconciliation, variance analysis, and script execution for financial processing.
• Experience gathering and documenting business requirements.
• Experience supporting formal testing activities.
• Familiarity with Windows and Unix environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including advanced formulas, pivot tables, and reconciliation analysis.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work directly with both technical resources and end-users.
• Ability to work effectively in a highly regulated, mission-focused government environment.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Preferred: Experience with DFAS billing processes and Air Force/Space Force comptroller operations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Generous PTO
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Assistance & Professional Development Program