Hiring: Senior Accountant (Government) Company: Avathon Location: Austin, TX Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 10:40:43 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Defense Industry, Machine Learning, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, NLP, Program Management About the job Experience: •5+ years of progressive accounting experience with general ledger, job costing and GAAP compliance •5+ years of experience of accounting within the government and defense industry Required Skills: •Manage deliverables and ensure they are compliant with company, GAAP, CAS and FAR procedures and compliance •Timely prepares, maintains, develops, and interprets monthly financial statements and supplemental reports for senior management •Applies advanced accounting principles to perform and/or oversee routine and non-routine tasks involving the processing and reconciliation of receivables, billing, payroll, accounts payable, contract revenue calculations, fixed assets, general ledger, preparing financial statements, and supporting compliance initiatives •Support compliance with ASC 606 by completing calculations to align and support revenue accounting •Utilizes and optimizes Deltek Costpoint accounting system including planning module/business intelligence system to manage, plan, optimize & record all financial activity for the company •Supports and assists with all audits including DCAA compliance •Maintains company balance sheet and ensure cash management and forecasting, including monthly bank account reconciliations •Manages relationships with staff and auditors & responds timely to requests Qualifications: •CPA preferred-Bachelor’s degree in accounting with equivalent combination of education & experience •Proficiency with Deltek Costpoint Accounting or similar government approved accounting systems •Proficiency across Microsoft Office Suite with advanced Excel skills •Strong problem-solving, analysis aptitude, and consultative approach •Demonstrated capacity to constructively pivot and prioritize based on business needs •Strong oral and written communication skills required – ability to communicate financial analysis to non-financial audience •Demonstrated capacity to operate with a high level of discretion •Strong organization and program management skills •Demonstrated capacity to maintain effective internal and external business relationships with clients and industry partners •Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!