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[Remote] Accountant/Bookkeeper
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. One Federal Solution is seeking a part-time accountant/bookkeeper to manage day-to-day bookkeeping and financial reporting with a focus on government contracting. The role supports financial recordkeeping, compliance, budgeting and forecasting, financing, project pricing, and tax preparation.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and reconcile QuickBooks to ensure accurate and up-to-date financial records
- Oversee GovCon-compliant accounting practices, including cost allocations, indirect rates, and allowable/unallowable expenses
- Prepare and submit invoices in WAWF (Wide Area Workflow) and other government portals as required
- Support leadership with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
- Prepare financial reports, lender-ready packages, and supporting schedules for financing requests
- Track accounts payable/receivable and ensure timely follow-up
- Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual closes
- Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, and DCAA audit requirements
- Collaborate with internal teams and external auditors as needed
- Assist with pricing strategies on new projects, including cost modeling and proposal support
- Prepare and file sales tax reports in compliance with state and local requirements
- Assist in preparation of company tax returns by coordinating with external CPAs and ensuring records are audit ready
- With flexibility for other responsibilities as needed
Skills
- Proven experience in government contracting (GovCon) accounting
- Detail-oriented
- Proactive
- Strong knowledge of government contracting accounting practices
- Proficiency in QuickBooks (QB)
- Experience with Zoho Ono or the ability to learn
- Experience with WAWF / iRAPT invoicing system
- Experience preparing financial statements, lender packages, and tax-related documentation
- Solid understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
- Ability to contribute to project pricing strategies and proposal development
- Strong organizational and analytical skills
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Prior experience with small business GovCon firms
- Knowledge of DCAA compliance and audit readiness
- Familiarity with Microsoft Excel, Deltek, Zoho or other GovCon accounting and project management tools
- CPA or equivalent accounting certification (preferred but not required)
- Based in California or PT time zone
Benefits
- Flexible schedule (part-time)
- Opportunity to grow with a fast-scaling government contracting firm
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