Job Description

Kalman & Company is seeking to hire an experienced Government Contractor Accountant. This team member will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the company's financial records while supporting financial reporting, month-end close, compliance, and operational accounting activities. This position reports to Kalman’s Controller and also works closely with Contracts, & Operations to ensure timely and accurate financial information.

Responsibilities

Support month-end close activities, including general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and journal entry preparation/posting.
Analyze revenue, unbilled activity, expenses, assets, liabilities, and equity transactions to ensure accurate financial reporting.
Perform monthly account reconciliations and investigate unusual variances.
Review and post accounts payable and employee expense reports and ensure compliance with FAR, US GAAP, and cost accounting standards.
Coordinate with Contracts/Operations/Payroll to ensure proper accounting treatment of customer, employee, and vendor transactions.
Collaborate with Sales, Purchasing, Contracts, Project Management, and Operations to resolve accounting issues.
Entry of purchase orders in support of operations as needed.
Serve as a resource for accounting guidance across the organization.
Reviewing billable charges (including AP invoices and travel expenses) in compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) for all contract types.
Review internal employee travel expense reports in ERP system to ensure compliance with FAR regulations and company travel policies.
Review Accounts Payable invoices for accuracy, proper documentation, and compliance with contractual requirements.
Ensure proper GL/ project /billable coding for all expenses.
Extract, review, and compile supporting documentation (e.g., travel receipts, subcontractor invoices, purchase orders, and expense reports) required to support costs and invoices billed to the customers.
Identify and flag unallowable costs in accordance with government regulations and contractual terms.
Contribute to the development and improvement of policies and procedures to enhance operational efficiency.
Assist with internal and external audits, including preparation and review of documentation related to allowable and unallowable costs.
Reconcile corporate credit cards and related expenses monthly
Maintenance of multi-state organization

Professional Competencies

A high degree of integrity and professionalism.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines.
Strong analytical mindset with excellent judgment.
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on operational excellence.
Ability to work independently and within a team.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills
3 plus years of government contract accounting experience
Strong understanding of Government Contracting Accounting including FAR Part 30 Cost account standards (DCAA requirements), U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and Government travel regulations.
Experience working with ERP/accounting systems (Jamis Prime preferred but not required).
Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications
Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills

What We Offer

Health, dental, vision insurance, tuition reimbursement
Paid time off (3 weeks) and company holidays (federal)
401(k) with company match

Salary: $65,000 to $85,000 per year based on experience

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