Senior Accountant (Costpoint / GovCon)

Senior Accountant (Costpoint / GovCon)
Location: Raleigh, NC area (Hybrid - 1-2 days onsite)
Compensation: $95,000-$115,000
Job Type: FullTime / Permanent
Cherry Bekaert is partnered with a small but growing government contracting organization that supports DoD/Navy programs and is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its finance team. This role is newly created due to growth and will report directly to the CFO in a lean, twoperson accounting function.
This position is ideal for a handson accountant with strong fullcycle accounting experience in a GovCon environment who is comfortable operating in a highimpact, "minicontroller" type role.
Key Responsibilities

• Manage fullcycle accounting including journal entries, reconciliations, and monthend close
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Prepare and review financial statements and management reporting
• Handle Costpointbased accounting activities, including project and cost accounting
• Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, and billing processes
• Maintain indirect rates, cost pools, and allocations
• Partner closely with the CFO on financial reporting and analysis
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, FAR, and GovCon requirements
• Assist with audit support and process improvements

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong Deltek Costpoint experience required
• Prior experience in government contracting required
• Experience handling close in a small or midsized organization
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
• CPA preferred but not required

Additional Details

• Hybrid schedule (Raleigh, NC area)
• Small, growing GovCon with expansion plans
• High visibility and ownership within the finance function
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Opportunity to grow with the organization as it scales

If you or someone you know would be interested in learning more, please apply or reach out for additional details.