Senior Billing Accountant

Location: Springfield VA (Onsite)
Duration: 2-3 Month Contract (Potential Temp-to-Hire)
Compensation: $40-$50/hr
Schedule: Up to 40 hours per week flexible schedule

Cherry Bekaert Staffing & Recruiting is partnering with an established government contractor seeking a Senior Billing Accountant to support a high-volume billing and accounting function during a critical period. This role requires a hands-on professional with strong government contracting experience who can quickly contribute with minimal training.

The ideal candidate will have experience supporting federal contracts maintaining compliance with government regulations preparing complex billings and working within DCAA-compliant environments.

• Prepare and submit customer invoices for government contracts in accordance with contract terms and billing requirements
• Review billing transactions for accuracy completeness and compliance with contract guidelines
• Ensure compliance with FAR regulations DCAA requirements and company billing policies
• Research and resolve billing discrepancies unbilled balances and customer inquiries
• Reconcile billing and accounts receivable activity to the general ledger
• Support indirect rate and contract cost analysis as needed
• Assist with month-end close activities reporting and account reconciliations
• Generate ad hoc billing reports and analyses for management
• Partner with accounting and contracts teams to ensure accurate project setup and billing execution
• Maintain detailed documentation to support audits and government reviews

• 5 years of billing or accounting experience within a government contracting environment
• Strong understanding of:
  • Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
  • Incurred Cost Submissions (ICS)
  • DCAA compliance requirements
  • Government contract billing practices
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including:
  • Pivot Tables
  • VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP
  • Complex formulas and data analysis
• Experience preparing reconciliations billing schedules and supporting documentation
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent organizational and communication skills

• Experience with Unanet (highly preferred)
• Experience supporting cost-plus T&M and fixed-price contracts
• Knowledge of indirect rates and government contract accounting structures
• Associates or Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field
• Experience working closely with Controllers Finance Directors or executive leadership

We are seeking a senior-level government contracting professional who can immediately add value and confidently navigate complex billing requirements within a federal contracting environment. Candidates with recent hands-on experience in GovCon billing FAR compliance DCAA requirements ICS support advanced Excel and Unanet will be highly considered.

Apply today to learn more about this confidential opportunity with an established government contractor in the Springfield VA area.

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