We offer remote work opportunities (AK, AR, AZ, CO, FL, HI, IA, ID, IL, KS, LA, MD, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NM, NC, ND, OK, OR, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA/DC, WA, WI & WY only) .
Our Department of Defense contract requires US citizenship and a favorably adjudicated DOD background investigation for this position.
Veterans, Reservists, Guardsmen and military family members are encouraged to apply!
Job Summary The Government Accounting Manager leads program financial management activities across multiple federal contracts, contract line items, and contract modifications, ensuring compliant general ledger operations aligned with company policy, company disclosed accounting practices, FAR, DFARS, and CAS. This role oversees cost accumulation, indirect rate monitoring, and incurred cost reporting, and supports forward pricing and contract financial controls. As a key business partner to Budget, Contract Management, Procurement, and Human Capital teams, the manager ensures accurate financial reporting and supports program execution by ensuring general ledger reporting is relevant and reliable. The position also leads government audit support activities, maintains financial documentation, and drives process improvements to strengthen internal controls.
Education & Experience Required: • Bachelor's (BA/BS) Degree in Accounting or related field
• Five (5) years increasingly responsible experience in general ledger review and analysis
• Five (5) years increasingly responsible experience in management reporting and analysis of overhead rates
• Five (5) years increasingly responsible experience ensuring accounting compliance with disclosed accounting practices and federal standards
• Hands-on experience with indirect cost management and incurred cost submission
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft PowerBI, Excel, Teams, and SharePoint tools
• Experience conducting or supporting federal government contract audits
• U.S. Citizen
• Must be able to receive a favorable interim and adjudicated final Department of Defense (DoD) background investigation
Preferred: • Professional certifications or licensure such as Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or other certification related to government accounting standards
Key Responsibilities • Work closely with the Accounting team on the monthly close; review account balances for compliance with disclosed accounting practice, company policy, FAR, DFARS, and CAS.
• Manage the incurred costs reporting and annual submission.
• Manage the overhead rate reporting and variance analysis.
• Support Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) audits.
• Support the development and submission of provisional billing rates and forward pricing rate proposals.
• Lead travel and expense review and reporting.
• Produce reporting that is timely, complete, thoughtful, understandable, and accurate.
• Ensure all procedures and documentation support departmental policies and procedures.
• Mentor, manage, and develop staff, including creation of individual goals and performance assessment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.
Competencies Commitment to Task: Ability to conform to established policies and procedures; exhibit high motivation.
Computer Literacy: Ability to function in a multi-system Microsoft environment using Microsoft PowerBI, SharePoint, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Empathy / Customer Service: Customer-focused behavior; helping approach, including listening skills, patience, respect, and empathy for another's position.
Independent Thinking / Self-Initiative: Critical thinkers with ability to focus on things which matter most to achieving outcomes; commitment to task to produce outcomes without direction and to find necessary resources.
Information Management: Ability to manage large amounts of complex information easily, communicate clearly, and draw sound conclusions.
Organizational Skills: Ability to organize people or tasks, adjust to priorities, learn systems, within time constraints and with available resources; detail-oriented.
Problem Solving / Analysis: Ability to solve problems through systematic analysis of processes with sound judgment; has a realistic understanding of relevant issues.
Technical Skills: Extensive working knowledge in G.A.A.P. accounting, F.A.R. standards, Cost Accounting Standards, and federal contracts administration; knowledge of PeopleSoft or similar accounting software; hands-on work with Microsoft reporting tools including PowerBI and Excel; professional presentation of complex financial data.
Working Conditions Working Conditions: • Works within a standard office environment, with minimal travel
• Extensive computer work with prolonged periods of sitting
BenefitsWe're more than just a health care company. We're passionate about serving others! We believe in rewarding loyal, hard-working people who are willing to learn as they grow. TriWest Healthcare Alliance values teamwork. Join our team, fulfill your responsibilities, and you may also be considered for frequent pay raises, overtime opportunities to earn even more, recognition and reward programs, and much more. Of course, we also offer a comprehensive and progressive compensation and benefits package that includes:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
- Paid time off
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (with matching)
- Short-term and long-term disability, basic life, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid volunteer time
TriWest job postings typically include a salary range,
which can vary based on the specific role and location, but generally this position ranges from around $117,000 - $130,000 per year.
