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Strategic Growth Partners

Senior Accountant

Newark, CA · On-site

$80K - $120K/yr

... working with Government Contracts across a variety of industries like IT, Construction, Defense, etc. • Must have hands on experience and an ability to train junior team members on DCAA, FARs, CAS ...

Nathan Kunes Inc

Staff Accountant

San Diego, CA · On-site

$85K - $125K/yr

... DCAA audit requirementsExperience with government contracting accounting and ERP systems; familiarity with PROCAS or similar platforms is preferred. Strong Excel skillsPrevious experience working ...

TalentZok

Corporate Controller - 21289

Irvine, CA · On-site

$200K - $235K/yr

... working capital strategies * Driving annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning ... Serving as the primary financial representative with external auditors, DCAA, DCMA, financial ...

Salient Motion

Accounting Manager

Torrance, CA · On-site

$150K - $180K/yr

Solid working knowledge of FAR/DFARS cost accounting standards, indirect rate structures, and DCAA audit processes. * Cost Accounting: Hands-on experience with standard costing and inventory ...

Teledyne

Senior Subcontracts Manager

Thousand Oaks, CA · On-site

$96K - $128K/yr

Establishes and maintains excellent working relationships with internal and external customers ... Familiar with DCAA audits * Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills * Advanced computer ...

Tecolote Research

Contracts Business Associate

Goleta, CA · On-site

$70K - $80K/yr

Working knowledge of subcontract administration, including solicitation, evaluation, negotiation ... Experience supporting internal and external audits (e.g., DCAA) * Salary Range: $70,000 - $80,000 ...

Chipton Ross

Accounting Specialist 3

Rancho Cordova, CA · On-site

$56.61/hr

Preparing and providing support of audit requests for external, internal and DCAA audits ... Experience working in the accounting organization for a public company * CPA, MBA or CMA REQUIRED ...

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Cost Accounting Compliance Analyst (R5254)

Shield AI

San Diego, CA • On-site

$100K - $150K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 25 days ago

Job description

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. 

Job Description:  

We are seeking a detail-oriented Cost Accounting Compliance Analyst to support our government contracting operations. This role is critical in ensuring compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and other applicable cost accounting standards.
 
You will partner closely with Accounting, Finance, Legal, Contracts, and Program Management teams to ensure accurate cost reporting, support audits, and maintain compliant pricing structures across programs.
What You'll Do:
  • Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) in all cost-related activities
  • Lead the preparation of incurred cost submissions (ICS), provisional billing rate (PBR), and forward pricing rate proposals (FPRP)
  • Analyze and validate cost structures, indirect rates, and allocation methodologies
  • Assist in DCAA/DCMA audits, including data requests, documentation, and responses
  • Review contracts and proposals for compliance with government cost/pricing requirements
  • Maintain and improve internal controls related to cost accounting practices
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Contracts, Pricing, and Program teams to ensure alignment
  • Identify compliance risks and recommend corrective actions
Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 8+years of experience in cost accounting within a government contracting environment
  • Strong working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and CAS
  • Experience supporting DCAA, DCMA or IPA audits
  • Familiarity with incurred cost submissions and pricing proposals
  •  Experience with Disclosure Statements (CASB DS-1)
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial analysis tools
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in Aerospace & Defense or similar regulated industry
  • Exposure to ERP systems (e.g., Deltek Costpoint, SAP, Oracle)
  • Experience leveraging AI and automation in core job responsibilities
  • CPA, CMA, or progress toward certification
Full-time regular employee offer package:
Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
 
Temporary employee offer package:
Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
 
Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
 
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Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. 

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.