Experienced GovCon Sr Accountant - with Deltek Costpoint Experience

Job Description

Job DescriptionSalary:

Arcetyp LLC is a growing small business that provides a broad range of consulting services to US Federal Government, US Military, and Commercial clients. Services include Management & IT Consulting, Program & Project Management, and Professional & Admin Services.

We accept direct hire candidates only, W2 employee hires. We do not accept 1099 independent consultants. We do not accept staffing firms. We do not accept corp-to-corp (C2C) candidates. We can't sponsor H1B.

Arcetyp LLC is looking for a Experienced GovCon Senior Accountant with Deltek Costpoint Experienceto support the client. This will be an on-site, in-office position located in Bethesda, Maryland with one day teleworking.

POSITION DUTIES:

The Senior Accountant supports the financial integrity and compliance of the organizations government contracting operations while assuming select Controller-level responsibilities in support of audit readiness, indirect rate management, and contract-level financial oversight. This role is responsible for day-to-day and monthly accounting functions including general ledger maintenance, accounts payable and receivable, payroll accounting, job cost accounting, and month-end close activities, ensuring accuracy and adherence to GAAP and FAR Part 31 requirements. The Senior Accountant actively supports the development, monitoring, and analysis of indirect cost rates (fringe, overhead, and G&A), performs variance analysis against budgets and forecasts, and assists in preparing provisional billing rates, incurred cost schedules, and pricing support for cost-type, T&M, and fixed-price government contracts. In collaboration with the Controller or CFO, this position contributes to DCAA/DCMA audit preparation by maintaining documentation, supporting schedules, timekeeping and expense allowability controls, and responding to audit requests. The role interfaces regularly with contracts, HR, and program management to ensure proper labor charging, revenue recognition, and contract compliance, while also identifying financial risks, cost overruns, and opportunities for process improvement. Additionally, the Senior Accountant helps strengthen internal controls, supports accounting system administration (Deltek Costpoint), mentors junior accounting staff as needed, and provides reliable financial data and analysis to leadershipserving as a trusted advisor and a key contributor to scalable, compliant growth within the federal marketplace.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 5 to 10 years or more experience in US Government contracting in roles including as a senior accountant.
• Ideally also experience in roles supporting controller functions.
• Specific direct experience with Deltek Costpoint is required.
• A bachelors degree in a related field of study is desired.

Min. Citizenship Status Required: U.S Citizenship.

LOCATION: Bethesda, MD

COMPENSATION: Pay and benefits information for this position will be provided to interested candidates that apply. Arcetyp offers a package of compensation and benefits to full-time salaried employees.

Arcetyp is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we highly value diversity of our workforce. We accept resumes from all interested parties and consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual preference, personal appearance, family responsibility, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or physical disability, matriculation, political affiliation, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.