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Sentar

Accounting Manager

Huntsville, AL · On-site

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 ...

Sentar

Accounting Manager

Huntsville, AL

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 ...

Sentar, Inc.

Accounting Manager

Huntsville, AL

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 ...

General Atomics

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Poway, CA · On-site

$100K - $183K/yr

Provide leadership and oversight of contract revenue accounting operations supporting United States Government, Foreign Military Sales (FMS), and Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) programs. * Lead and ...

Island County

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$34.20 - $35.75/hr

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Swarm Aero

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Aston Carter

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Review contracts and proposals to ensure appropriate accounting treatment, auditable financial data, risk assessment, and cash-flow analysis. Resolve complex accounting and financial issues ...

Aston Carter

Accounting Manager III

Poway, CA · On-site

$155K - $180K/yr

This role leads a team that ensures our contract accounting work is accurate, trusted, and aligned with the needs of our government and international customers. You'll guide a talented group of ...

General Atomics

Accounting/Finance Manager IV

Poway, CA · On-site

$112K - $205K/yr

Provide strategic leadership over Financial Accounting Services and Systems, including contract accounting, accounts payable, cash, fixed assets, and travel & expense accounting. * Lead and develop ...

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AspectContract Accounting JobBookkeeper
CredentialsAccounting degree or CPA preferredHigh school diploma or equivalent, some bookkeeping courses
Work EnvironmentCorporate, accounting firms, or finance departmentsSmall businesses, offices, or freelance
Job FocusFinancial reporting, compliance, and analysisRecording transactions, maintaining ledgers
DurationTypically project-based or temporaryOngoing, regular work

Contract Accounting Jobs focus on financial reporting and analysis, often in corporate settings, and are usually temporary or project-based. Bookkeepers handle daily transaction recording and ledger maintenance, often in small businesses or freelance roles. While both roles require attention to detail, Contract Accounting Jobs generally demand more advanced accounting credentials.

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Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager

Sentar

Huntsville, AL • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

Sentar is proud to be an employee-owned company, fostering a culture of empowerment, collaboration, and innovation. Sentar is dedicated to developing the critical talent that the connected world demands to create solutions to address the convergence of cybersecurity, intelligence, analytics, and systems engineering. We invite you to join the team where you can build, innovate, and secure your career.
Sentar is seeking an Accounting Manager in Huntsville, AL!
Role Description:
Role Definition and Typical Duties:
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.

Systems & Process Oversight
  • Serve as a functional lead for accounting operations within Deltek Costpoint, ensuring system accuracy, proper project setup, and financial reporting integrity.
  • Extract, validate, and reconcile financial data from accounting systems and spreadsheets while maintaining data integrity.
  • Ensure adherence to internal financial controls, accounting policies, and regulatory compliance requirements.

Systems & Process Oversight
  • Serve as a subject matter expert for government contract accounting practices, providing technical guidance and problem resolution across accounting operations
  • Partner with program managers and operational leadership to ensure accurate project setup, billing, and financial reporting.
  • Responsible for providing financial information to external users such as third party accountants, financial auditors and government entities.
  • Assist with preparation of financial information supporting forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis activities.
  • Coordinate with internal and external auditors by preparing documentation and responding to audit requests.

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. Employee ownership is the foundation of our culture, promoting participation, teamwork, and accountability while ensuring long-term financial security and a commitment to excellence.
  • Voluntary Medical, Dental, Vision, with Health Savings or Flexible Spending Plan options
  • Voluntary Life, Critical Illness, Accident, and Long Term Care insurance options
  • Group Term Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability is provided by Sentar to all qualifying employees
  • Generous 401(k) match
  • Competitive PTO plan that graduates quickly with years of service
  • Other leave programs; holiday schedule along with bereavement, maternity, jury and military duty
  • Mental health awareness programs
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Professional development reimbursement
  • Recognition and Awards programs

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Sentar is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vets/Persons with Disabilities
Our culture is one of inclusivity and support. Sentar is proudly an Equal Opportunity and VEVRAA Federal Contractor Employer M/F/Vets/Persons with Disabilities. Follow these links to learn more about your rights: EEO Is the Law Poster; EEO Is Law Supplement; and Pay Transparency.
We want you to build your career at Sentar, so if you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable workplace accommodation applying for a job or at any point in the employment process, contact the Recruiting Manager at recruiting@sentar.com. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Thank you for considering Sentar in your employment search.
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