Government Contracts Accountant

Cardinal Point Captains, Inc. is a small business government contractor providing maritime and ocean services, with operations in Hawaii, Guam, and California. We support federal customers on missions at sea and ashore, and we hold ourselves to the same standard of precision in our back office as our crews do on the water.

We are hiring a Government Contracts Accountant with a focus on government accounting and project control at CPC, you will be responsible for overseeing financial aspects of government contracts and ensuring compliance. Your role will involve utilizing your expertise in finance or accounting, along with project management skills, to support various projects and initiatives. This position requires a comprehensive understanding of government contracting regulations, cost accounting principles, and proficiency in utilizing ERP systems commonly used in government contracting environments.

Responsibilities:

· Calculate and monitor indirect rates (fringe, overhead, G&A) and provisional billing rates; perform rate variance analysis and year-end true-ups.

· Prepare the annual Incurred Cost Submission (ICE model) and build cost support for forward pricing and proposal cost build-ups.

· Apply FAR Part 31 cost principles and identify and segregate unallowable costs.

· Pull data, prepare schedules, and draft responses for DCAA and DCMA audits, reviews, and data requests.

· Write and update accounting policies and procedures as processes change.

· Prepare contract briefs for new awards and modifications, capturing type, value, funding, CLINs, billing terms, and key clauses.

· Set up contracts, projects, WBS structures, labor categories, and billing rates in the system.

· Troubleshoot data issues and support system upgrades, integrations, and recovery work.

· Prepare and review invoicing across FFP, T&M/LH, and cost-reimbursable contracts, including WAWF/PIEE submissions.

· Produce contract profitability, funding, burn-rate, and EAC/ETC reporting for program managers and leadership.

· Build and maintain financial models, budgets, forecasts, and dashboards in Excel and data-visualization tools.

· Support revenue recognition under ASC 606.

· Perform month-end and year-end close activities, account reconciliations, and journal entries.

· Support AP, AR, payroll accounting, and fixed assets as needed.

· Prepare and submit monthly bank covenant compliance packages, ensuring accurate financial reporting and adherence to lending requirements.

· Prepare and respond to requests from external auditors, tax preparers, and benefit plan administrators.

· Spearhead automation projects.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is a summary of essential responsibilities and is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may vary for this role and change at any time with or without notice.