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AccountingContracting Specialist
Job Location:
Job Location:
Fairborn, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
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Posted:
26 August 2026 (8 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
23 November 2026
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Responsive recruiter
Applied Optimization (AO) Job Description
Job Title: Contracts/Accounting Specialist Reports to: President
FLSA Status: Full-Time (Exempt) Department: G&A
Position Objective:
Manage contracts administration for all phases of contract lifecycle from pre-proposal to contract closeout. Prior experience with government contracting is preferred.
Manage all accounting functions with attention to detail due diligence and accuracy for the company including budgeting forecasting accounts payable accounts receivable billing inventory general ledger payroll and tax records cost proposals government property special projects and contract profitability for a service-based company.
Essential Functions:
Prepare list of requirements from the solicitation for proposal preparation
Verify compliance of proposal with the list of requirements
Assist with the preparation of well-documented cost proposals in accordance with customer and company requirements
Prepare commercialization reports
Submit proposals including all supporting documents and justifications
Perform contracting strategically to reduce contract risk
Conduct financial profitability analysis on contracts & supplier proposals to identify risk/unfavorable business or legal terms
Review billing to ensure contract provisions are met and track reporting deadlines that influence billing
Develop review and award contracts subcontract confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements
Prepare contract billing/cost information to management
Manage & control expenditures for subcontractors
Assist with the maintenance of government and customer property logs
Provide support to:
o Perform fundamental accounting duties such as: General Ledger posting Accounts Receivable Accounts Payable Payroll and Fixed Assets
o Perform month end billing for services
o Prepare monthly financial statements: Income Statement Balance Sheet Cash Flow statement and other analytical reports as required
o Prepare support and coordinate financial statement compilation year-end audit schedules and tax preparation with the companys external CPA
o Supervise part-time accounting personnel
o Assist with the creation and maintenance of company and project budgets
o Propose and assist with the implementation of process improvements related to accounting budgeting cost proposals and government property functions
o Ensure compliance with federal state and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation enforcing adherence to requirements and advising management on needed actions.
o Maintain cash flow by monitoring bank balances and cash requirements
o Reconcile accounts to the general ledger and with subsidiary systems such as payroll
Ensure accuracy and follow documentation procedures for all work; maintain notebook of daily activities and provide weekly report of work
Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
Bachelors degree or higher related to the field of finance accountancy or legal studies with a superior academic record
Attention to detail and effective time and schedule management skills
Effective organizing planning and problem-solving skills
Ability to adapt within a small team to support evolving customer requirements
Ability to execute instructions and communication in written oral and diagram form
Demonstrated strong writing fact-gathering and analytical skills
Demonstrated strong writing fact-gathering and analytical skills
High level of integrity and confidentiality
Basic computer and software skills including but not necessarily limited to Microsoft Office products (e.g. Outlook Word and Power Point) payroll software and QuickBooks; advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Preferred Qualifications:
1-3 years of experience in accounting or a closely related field
College cumulative GPA (Grade Point Average) of 3.5 or higher
Experience with government contracting cost proposal processes government property requirements understanding of fundamental accounting functions and payroll practices
Knowledge of SFAS Rules namely for statements of accounting financial standards reporting research results confidentiality and data management
Employment Structure
In-office attendance is required; remote work is not available at this time.
Employment Structure
In-office attendance is required; remote work is not available at this time.
Citizenship/Security Clearance Requirements:
U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder
About Us: Applied Optimization is a growing organization located in Fairborn OH. We are an equal opportunity employer offering a competitive salary that is commensurate with qualifications and a comprehensive benefits package. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin physical or mental disability protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Find out more about us at .
This job description is subject to change.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin physical or mental disability protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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About Company
Applied Optimization About Us Since 1995, Applied Optimization, Inc. (AO) has been collaboratively discovering innovative solutions in material science and space science to address the technical challenges of our clients and partners in industry and government. Offering the right bala ... View more
