Government Contract Accountant

Description

Come make an impact in the Public Sector! Join our team to do meaningful work and support high-impact government missions.

GP Strategies Government Solutions, Inc. Government Training Solutions | GP Strategies, a wholly owned subsidiary of GP Strategies Corporation, focuses on helping every public sector team unlock its full potential through people performance solutions.

Our work directly supports mission critical government agencies, including:

• Air Force

• Army

• Department of Defense (DoD)

• Department of Health & Human Services (HHS)

• Department of Homeland Security

• NASA

• National Highway Institute (NHI) | Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)

• State & Local Governments

Our Mission is meaningful and powerful: to deliver innovative people performance through off the shelf and custom learning, mission specialists, and technology solutions, building deep partnerships with customers to help them achieve measurable mission and company performance improvements.

GP Strategies Corporation, the corporate parent of GP Strategies Government Solutions, is a global leader in talent transformation, dedicated to empowering organizations to unlock their full potential. We help businesses enhance workforce performance and achieve strategic goals through innovative, technology-enabled learning solutions. For over 50 years, with a proven track record of supporting over 6,000 global organizations worldwide, we combine human expertise with AI-driven insights to deliver customized strategies that upskill talent, drive technology adoption, and optimize critical processes.

GP Strategies Government Solutions has an opening for a Government Contract Accountant.

Location: Anniston, AL (Onsite)

Position Type: Full-Time, Benefits Eligible

Relocation Assistance: Available for qualified non-local candidates 

U.S. Citizenship Requirement: This position requires U.S. citizenship in accordance with federal contract requirements.

Contingent Position Notice

This position is being advertised in anticipation of a potential contract award. Employment in this position is contingent upon the successful award of the contract to GP Strategies Government Solutions, Inc., and the candidate's satisfaction of any company or contractual background investigations, and eligibility requirements associated with the contract. GP Strategies Government Solutions, Inc. reserves the right to modify, delay, or withdraw this position at any time based on business needs, contract award decisions, funding availability, or other factors.

Position Summary

GP Strategies Government Solutions is seeking an experienced Government Contract Accountant to support the financial management and reporting activities of a large federal government contract.

This position will be responsible for supporting contract financial operations, monitoring expenditures, preparing financial reports, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and contract requirements, and assisting program leadership with budget and financial planning activities. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of government contracting principles, financial controls, and contract accounting practices.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform accounting and financial analysis activities in support of government contract operations.

• Monitor contract expenditures, budgets, and financial performance to ensure alignment with program objectives.

• Prepare and maintain financial records, reports, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.

• Assist with budget development, forecasting, and financial planning processes.

• Review and analyze labor, indirect rates, project costs, and other financial data.

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting requirements.

• Ensure compliance with applicable government regulations, contract requirements, company policies, and accounting standards.

• Assist with audits, financial reviews, and contract compliance activities.

• Track and reconcile project costs and expenditures.

• Coordinate with program management, contracts, finance, and operational teams to support effective contract execution.

• Identify financial risks and provide recommendations for corrective actions and process improvements.

• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Minimum of five (5) years of government contracting accounting experience.

• Experience supporting the financial administration of federal government contracts.

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, budgeting, and cost analysis.

• Experience working with project accounting systems and financial reporting tools.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

• Ability to obtain and maintain any required government security, suitability, or background investigation requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD), DHS, FEMA, or other federal government contracts.

• Knowledge of FAR, CAS, and government contract compliance requirements.

• Experience with Deltek Costpoint, Unanet, or similar government contracting financial systems.

• CPA, CMA, or other relevant accounting certification.

• Experience supporting training, professional services, or government operations contracts.

Requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

General physical requirements needed to perform the essential functions of this job may vary based on location of assignment.

Assignment Location – Anniston, AL

Sedentary Work – Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Typing, communicating, repetitive motions.

Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data, view computer monitors and read. May need to view presentation screens and other visual aids in a virtual setting.

Inside environmental conditions with protection from outside elements.

At GP Strategies Government Solutions culture focuses on performance and revolves around respect, fairness, and working collaboratively to achieve our goals. We support our People, no matter who they are or where they are from, because we all have valuable and unique perspectives and approaches. That's how great ideas are born, which enable us to work smarter.

GP Strategies Government Solutions is committed and proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other federally protected class.