Government Cost Accountant

About Our Client:Detroit Defense operates in the national security sector, delivering advanced technology solutions primarily to the Department of War. The organization addresses challenges in defense by providing expertise in systems engineering, combat vehicle integration, digital transformation, cybersecurity, data analytics, and software development. About the Opportunity:The GOVERNMENT COST ACCOUNTANT role is designed to provide essential support to the Controller and Director of FP&A in managing the organization's cost accounting structure within Deltek Costpoint. This position ensures the accuracy, completeness, and compliance of labor, cost, and organizational data, enabling leadership to make informed decisions regarding indirect rates, cost allowability, and incurred cost submissions. The role is critical in maintaining the financial integrity and audit readiness of the organization’s cost accounting processes. Responsibilities:Support maintenance and reconciliation of indirect cost pools in Costpoint.Calculate and reconcile actual indirect rates against provisional rates monthly and annually.Assist in developing provisional billing rates and annual rate budgets.Ensure consistent application of allocation bases for cost pools.Maintain Costpoint organization and department structures under leadership direction.Evaluate impacts of organizational or account structure changes on cost pools and rates.Apply FAR Part 31 cost principles to flag and document cost treatments.Identify and segregate unallowable costs per FAR guidelines.Apply Cost Accounting Standards consistently and report inconsistencies.Support maintenance of cost accounting policies and documentation.Prepare data and reconciliations for annual Incurred Cost Submission.Assist audits of the incurred cost submission by gathering data and preparing schedules.Conduct data integrity reviews of labor, cost, and organizational data in Costpoint.Design and run data checks to detect misallocated costs.Prepare journal entries related to indirect costs and allocations.Support month-end and year-end close activities.Assist with rate proposals, budget rates, and ad hoc cost analyses. Requirements:Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Clearance if required.Minimum of five years’ cost accounting experience in government contracting. Pay Range and Compensation Package:The pay range and compensation package for this role will be determined based on the candidate's experience, skills, and other relevant factors. Equal Opportunity Statement: Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin. Note:RemoteHunter is a recruitment partner of this role. Please note that all employment decisions, including candidate assessment, interviews, hiring, compensation, and employment terms, are made exclusively by the hiring employer.