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Government Contract Accountant

SciTec, Inc.
Princeton, NJ Contractor
POSTED ON 3/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/6/2025
SciTec has been awarded multiple government contracts and is growing our creative Team! SciTec, Inc. is a dynamic small business with the mission to deliver advanced sensor data processing technologies and scientific instrumentation capabilities in support of National Security and Defense. We support customers throughout the Department of Defense and U.S. Government in building innovative new tools to deliver unique world-class data exploitation capabilities.

Important Notice: SciTec exclusively works on U.S. government contracts that require U.S. citizenship for all employees. SciTec cannot sponsor or assume sponsorship of employee work visas of any type. Further, U.S. citizenship is a requirement to obtain and keep a security clearance. Applicants that do not meet these requirements will not be considered.

SciTec has an immediate opportunity for a talented Government Contract Accountant.

Responsibilities

  • Review and set up of federal government contracts into Deltek Costpoint contracts & accounting software system
  • Billing and reporting of Cost Reimbursable, Fixed Price and T&M federal government contracts
  • Monitor contract performance
  • Preparation of government compliance support schedules
  • General ledger and job cost ledger reconciliations
  • Support annual Incurred Cost and Provisional Billing Rate submissions
  • Support audit activities with the customer, DCAA, and/or DCMA
  • Implement automation of accounting operations
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance with accounting courses
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • At least 2 years of progressive experience with federal government contract accounting including indirect rate analysis
  • Experience billing Cost Reimbursable, Fixed Price and T&M payments in a government contracting environment
  • Working knowledge and understanding of the FAR, DFAR and CAS guidelines/procedures
  • Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principals
  • Expert proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office software
  • Strong ability to multi-task and work under pressure
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
  • Detail oriented
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience using Deltek Costpoint preferred
  • Resumes, Cover Letters, and Applications which are generated by AI will not be considered for employment.

Benefits

SciTec offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including:

  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • 3% Fully Vested Company 401K Contribution (no employee contribution required)
  • 100% company paid HSA Medical insurance, with a choice of 2 buy-up options
  • 80% company paid Dental insurance
  • 100% company paid Vision insurance
  • 100% company paid Life insurance
  • 100% company paid Long-term Disability insurance
  • Short-term Disability insurance
  • Annual Profit-Sharing Plan
  • Discretionary Performance Bonus
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Generous Paid Time Off, including Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Pay
  • Flexible Work Hours

The pay range for this position is $71,000 - $107,000 / year. SciTec considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. This is not a guarantee of compensation.

SciTec is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Salary : $71,000 - $107,000

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