Accounting Manger
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Overview
Compensation
$110,000-$150,000/year
Job Description
Accounting ManagerOverviewResponsible for managing daily accounting operations, financial reporting, compliance, and government contract accounting in a regulated environment. This role ensures accurate financial records, supports indirect rate structures, maintains job cost integrity, and prepares audit-ready documentation. Partners cross-functionally to ensure alignment with GAAP, FAR, and CAS.Key ResponsibilitiesAccounting Operations & Close
- Manage general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, billing, and cash applications
- Lead month-end and year-end close processes
- Prepare/review journal entries, reconciliations, and financial schedules
- Maintain balance sheet accuracy and resolve discrepancies
- Support internal financial reporting
- Maintain job cost accounting across multiple contract types
- Ensure compliant cost accumulation per FAR and CAS
- Support indirect rate calculations, monitoring, and true-ups
- Assist with incurred cost submissions and audit support
- Reconcile project and general ledgers;support EAC processes
- Monitor Limitation of Cost/Funds requirements
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, FAR, CAS, and internal policies
- Support audit requests and maintain audit-ready documentation
- Coordinate tax reporting with external advisors (income, franchise, sales/use)
- Support tax provisions, filings, and compliance calendar
- Improve accounting policies, procedures, and data integrity
- Support ERP systems (e.G., Deltek Costpoint, Unanet, or similar)
- Improve workflows, reporting efficiency, and internal controls
- Assist with system upgrades, implementations, and automation initiatives
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 5–8+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Experience in government contracting/defense environment
- Strong knowledge of:
- General ledger and financial close
- Job cost accounting and project reporting
- Indirect rate structures and cost pools
- FAR Part 31 cost principles
- Audit support and documentation
- Experience in mid-sized government contractor environment ($30M+ revenue)
- Advanced Excel skills and ERP experience
- Hands-on, detail-oriented approach
- CPA or CMA (or in progress)
- Experience with incurred cost submissions and audits
- Familiarity with EAC forecasting and ASC 606 revenue recognition
- Exposure to forward pricing rate proposals
- Strong attention to detail and organization
- Analytical and data-driven
- Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, regulated environment
- Cross-functional collaboration
- High integrity and compliance focus
- Clear and effective communication
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This job at Peyton Resource Group is located in Plano, TX, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
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Candidates can expect a pay range of $110,000 and $150,000 per year.
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