Government Contract Accountant

SciTec

Princeton, NJFull-time$77–103K/yrSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation

$77–103K/yr

Location

Princeton, NJ

Schedule

Full-time

Work Authorization

US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

SciTec seeks a Government Contract Accountant to support federal government contract accounting for U.S. government and Department of Defense customers. The role reviews and sets up contracts, handles billing and reporting, monitors performance, prepares compliance schedules, reconciles ledgers, supports submissions and audits, and implements accounting automation. U.S. citizenship is required; the company does not sponsor work visas.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Federal Contract AccountingIndirect Rate AnalysisCost Reimbursable BillingFixed Price BillingT&M Billing

Qualifications

1+ Years ExperienceBachelor's DegreeU.S. Citizenship

Benefits

401(k) Match

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Parental Leave

Full job description

Experience Required

1-3 years of progressive experience with federal government contract accounting including indirect rate analysis; experience billing Cost Reimbursable, Fixed Price and T&M payments in a government contracting environment.

Minimum Education Required

BACHELOR

License(s) Required

Expected Start Date

10/07/2026

Compensation

$77,000.00 - $103,000.00 / Yearly

Hours Per Week

Number Of Positions

Shift

Rotating

Job Description

SciTec, a Firefly Aerospace Company, is a dynamic leader in delivering advanced sensor data processing technologies and scientific instrumentation capabilities in support of National Security and Defense, and we are growing our creative team! We support customers throughout the Department of Defense and U.S. Government in building innovative new tools to deliver unique world-class data exploitation capabilities.

Important Notice: SciTec exclusively works on U.S. government contracts that require U.S. citizenship for all employees. SciTec cannot sponsor or assume sponsorship of employee work visas of any type. Further, U.S. citizenship is a requirement to obtain and keep a security clearance. Applicants that do not meet these requirements will not be considered.

SciTec has an immediate opportunity for a talented Government Contract Accountant.

Responsibilities

Review and set up of federal government contracts into Deltek Costpoint contracts & accounting software system

Billing and reporting of Cost Reimbursable, Fixed Price and T&M federal government contracts

Monitoring of contract performance

Preparation of government compliance support schedules

General ledger and job cost ledger reconciliations

Support annual Incurred Cost and Provisional Billing Rate submissions

Support audit activities with the customer, DCAA, and/or DCMA

Implement automation of accounting operations

Other duties as assigned

SciTec offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including:

4% Safe Harbor 401(k) match

100% company paid HSA medical insurance, with a choice of 2 buy-up options

80% company paid dental insurance

100% company paid vision insurance

100% company paid life insurance

100% company paid long-term disability insurance

100% company paid hospital indemnity insurance

Voluntary accident and critical illness insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Annual profit-sharing plan

Discretionary performance bonus

Paid parental leave

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), including holidays, vacation, and sick pay

Flexible work hours

The pay range for this position is $77,000 - $103,000 / year. SciTec considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. This is not a guarantee of compensation.

SciTec is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Vet/Disabled.

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