Senior Project Accountant

Base Pay Range

$/yr – $/yr

Our client is a family-owned contractor supporting federal contracts and seeking a Senior Project Accountant to support FAR/DCMA-governed federal contracts. This position reports to the Vice President of Accounting and has a clear path to Divisional Controller as you grow into the role.

• Maintain project financials for federal contracts governed by FAR/DCMA: cost tracking, indirects, labor distributions, and contract compliance.
• Prepare and review cost estimates, project cost forecasts, monthly project reports, and variance analyses.
• Manage billing and revenue recognition for contract deliverables; prepare invoices and support audit requests.
• Implement and document accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls for project accounting.
• Support audits and DCMA inquiries; prepare schedules and provide required backup.
• Build and improve templates, reports, and processes to scale divisional accounting operations.
• Collaborate closely with project managers, contracts, operations, and payroll teams.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent).
• Minimum 5 years of related accounting experience supporting project-based or government contracts.
• Demonstrated experience with FAR/DCMA accounting requirements.
• Strong cost accounting experience, including indirect allocations and job-costing.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, complex formulas, data analysis).

• Experience with CMiC or similar ERP/accounting systems.
• Experience preparing audit schedules and supporting government audits.
• Proven ability to create and document accounting processes and controls.

• Manual dexterity, tactile, visual, and audio acuity.
• Repetitive motion, prolonged sitting and standing, sustained visual and mental applications.
• Occasional lifting (up to 15 pounds), bending, pulling, and carrying.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Opportunity to shape and implement accounting processes and controls.
• Collaborative local team and strong mentorship.
• Comprehensive benefits package:
  • Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Company‑paid disability and life insurance
  • Voluntary life insurance
  • Paid sick time
  • Paid time off
  • Fitness reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program

Jack Wall, Senior Recruiter

Galveston, TX

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Accounting, Auditing and Finance

Staffing and Recruiting