Position: Accounting Manager - Government Contracting

Location: 9690 Deereco Rd., Timonium, MD 21093

Department: BlueStone Services

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Salary Range: $115,000 - $150,000 annually

Your Role & Impact

As an Accounting Manager focused on Government Contracting, you will play a crucial leadership role in managing complex client engagements, ensuring high-quality compliance and consulting services, while also contributing directly to the growth and development of BlueStone's GovCon practice.

Your responsibilities will include:

Government Contracting Advisory

• Manage accounting and compliance services for government contractor clients

• Oversee DCAA-compliant accounting structures and internal control environments

• Ensure compliance with:

• FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation)

• CAS (Cost Accounting Standards)

• DCAA audit requirements

• Prepare and review:

• Incurred Cost Submissions (ICS)

• Provisional billing rate calculations

• Forward pricing rate proposals

• Indirect rate calculations and reconciliations

• Advise clients on timekeeping compliance, labor distribution, and project cost tracking

• Support audit preparation and respond to DCAA audit requests

• Provide guidance on revenue recognition under ASC 606 within a GovCon environment

• Deliver strategic pricing support across contract types, including CPFF, CPAF, T&M, and FFP

• Assist with government billing processes, including WAWF/iRAPT, public vouchers (1034/1035), and related compliance

Unanet Implementation & Optimization

• Lead full-cycle Unanet implementations for government contractors

• Discovery & requirements gathering

• Chart of accounts design

• Project setup & cost pool configuration

• Indirect rate structure setup

• Timekeeping configuration

• Reporting & dashboard design

• Translate FAR/CAS requirements into system configurations

• Develop standard implementation templates and repeatable processes

• Provide client training and post-implementation support

• Identify and implement opportunities to automate workflows and enhance reporting

Leadership & Client Management

• Serve as primary point of contact for assigned clients

• Manage engagement budgets, scope and timelines

• Supervise staff and review deliverables

• Support and contribute to business development efforts within the government contracting niche

• Design and build scalable systems and repeatable consulting processes

• Support practice development and expansion of BlueStone's GovCon advisory services

Your Skills & Experience

We're looking for driven professionals with a passion for excellence. The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

• Unanet certification and hands-on Unanet implementation experience (beyond user-level exposure)

• 5+ years of accounting experience, with significant exposure to government contracting

• Strong working knowledge of FAR, CAS, and DCAA requirements

• Direct experience preparing and defending incurred cost submissions

• Experience leading DCAA audits through closeout and final rate settlement

• Experience designing indirect rate structures and cost pools

• Solid understanding of revenue recognition under ASC 606 within a government contracting environment

• Experience working with multiple contract types, including CPFF, CPAF, T&M, and FFP

• Familiarity with government billing processes, including WAWF/iRAPT and public vouchers

• Strong project management and client communication skills

Stand-Out Skills

• CPA or CPA-track

• Experience in an outsourced accounting or consulting environment

• Experience with additional GovCon systems (e.g., Deltek Costpoint, Jamis, etc.)

• Experience working with emerging/small to mid-sized government contractors

• Experience building scalable processes in a growth environment

What We Offer

We prioritize the success and well-being of our employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both personal and professional growth. This includes a competitive salary and performance-based bonuses, along with health, dental, and vision insurance. Employees also benefit from a 401(k) retirement plan with company matching, generous PTO, and paid holidays. Additionally, we provide short-term disability (STD) and long-term disability (LTD) coverage, paid parental leave, and life insurance. With a strong focus on professional development, we offer ample opportunities for growth in a dynamic and inclusive workplace where your ideas are valued.

Ready to Elevate Your Career?

If you're excited about this opportunity to help build and grow a leading GovCon advisory practice, we want to hear from you! Apply today! Join BlueStone and take your career to new heights!