BDO USA, LLP

Experienced Senior, Outsourced Finance & Accounting

BDO USA, LLP$80K — $100K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration required.
  • Three or more years of progressive accounting experience in a government contracting environment required.
  • CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially advanced Excel skills required.
  • Familiarity with Deltek Costpoint, Unanet, PROCAS, or other ERP systems preferred.
  • Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, FAR, CAS, DCAA requirements essential.
  • Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee full cycle general accounting functions for Government Contracting clients.
  • Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, preparing GAAP-compliant financial statements.
  • Support accurate revenue recognition and contract accounting per GovCon regulations.
  • Ensure compliance with FAR, CAS, DCAA, and maintain a DCAA-compliant accounting system.
  • Aid in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis for operational improvements.
  • Monitor contract funding, financial performance, and project costs for compliance and profitability.
  • Provide guidance, support, and training to Associates on current software tools and GovCon methodologies.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Collaborative environment within a consulting group team.
  • Exposure to government contracting accounting practices and notable clients.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Job Summary:

The Experienced Senior, Outsourced Finance & Accounting Associate is responsible for performing and overseeing the full cycle general accounting function for Government Contracting clients.

Job Duties:
• Understands and works on all accounting functions, including general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, fixed assets, cash management, indirect rate calculation, and GovCon project accounting
• Assists with monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and prepares GAAP-compliant financial statements
• Supports accurate revenue recognition, contract accounting, and maintenance of accounting policies and procedures in accordance with GovCon regulations
• Ensures compliance with FAR, CAS, DCAA, and federal contracting regulations while maintaining a DCAA-compliant accounting system
• Assists with indirect cost structures, provisional billing rates, and forward pricing support
• Assists with project setup, funding, labor charging, contract modifications, invoicing, cost allocations, profitability, and project closeout
• Monitors contract funding, financial performance, and project costs to ensure contract compliance and profitability
• Assists with budgeting, forecasting, indirect rate planning, and financial analysis to support executive decision-making and operational improvements

Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:
• Serves as a member of the client's consulting group team
• Provides guidance and support to Associates, as assigned
• Reviews work prepared by Associates, as assigned
• Assists in training Associates on how to use current software tools and GovCon methodology

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Education
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration, required

Experience
• Three (3) or more years of progressive accounting experience in a government contracting environment, required

License(s)/Certification(s)
• CPA or CPA candidate, preferred

Software
• Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and Word, required
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, required
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint, Unanet, PROCAS, and other government contractor ERP systems, preferred

Language(s)
• N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, FAR, CAS, DCAA requirements, government contract accounting, and indirect rates required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, specifically business / report writing
• Strong analytical and basic research skills
• Solid organizational skills especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
• Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment
• Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to follow and apply specific rules and regulations
• Ability to work with minimal supervision

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

National Range: $80,000 - $100,000
Maryland Range: $80,000 - $100,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $80,000 - $100,000

About BDO USA, LLP

BDO USA, LLP is a professional services firm providing assurance, tax, and advisory services to a wide range of publicly traded and privately held companies. The company was founded in 1910 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. BDO USA has more than 60 offices and over 5,000 employees throughout the United States. The company is a member of the BDO International network, which has more than 1,500 offices in over 160 countries.
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1910

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