Senior Accountant

Position Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant with a strong background supporting organizations that perform work under U.S. federal government contracts. This role requires hands-on experience with government contractor accounting regulations and compliance, including FAR/DFARS, DCAA, and preferably CAS. Candidates should have experience working for a defense contractor, aerospace company, engineering firm, or government services organization that contracts directly with the federal government.

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Ensure accounting practices comply with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) requirements.
• Support DCAA compliance, including accounting system adequacy, labor/timekeeping compliance, and incurred cost submissions.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts while ensuring compliance with government contract accounting standards.
• Assist with government audits and provide supporting documentation for DCAA and other regulatory agencies.
• Work closely with finance and program teams to monitor contract costs, indirect rates, and project accounting.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements and management reports.
• Review cost allocations and indirect rate calculations.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and strengthen internal controls.

Qualifications:

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of accounting experience, with significant experience supporting federal government contractors.
• Strong understanding of:
• FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation)
• DFARS (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement)
• DCAA requirements, including:
• Accounting system adequacy
• Incurred cost submissions
• Government-compliant timekeeping
• CAS (Cost Accounting Standards) preferred.
• Previous experience with a defense contractor, aerospace company, engineering firm, or government services organization strongly preferred.
• Experience with project costing, indirect cost allocations, and government contract accounting.
• Advanced Excel skills.

Compensation

About Us

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

Robert Half will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

© 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.