Government Contracting Accountant (Remote / DMV Area) (United States)

Shahbaz & Associates CPAs PLLC | DMV Area (remote, part-time 25–30 hrs/week) | $30–$40 USD / hour

About Us

Shahbaz & Associates CPAs is a growing public accounting firm based in Fairfax, VA. We empower business owners, government contractors, and high-growth clients by taking complex tax, accounting, and financial operations off their plates so they can focus on what they do best. Delivering strategic tax advisory, full-cycle bookkeeping, and specialized government contracting accounting across Washington D.C., Maryland, and nationwide, our firm combines deep technical expertise with advanced cloud technologies to provide proactive guidance and white-glove service in a supportive, collaborative environment.

What You’ll Do

• Provide exceptional accounting and operational service to government contractor clients while ensuring compliance with FAR, DFARS, CAS, and DCAA guidelines.

• Execute full-cycle accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger entries, month-end closing procedures, and financial reporting.

• Support client onboarding for assigned engagements following established firm processes and budget parameters.

• Lead day-to-day client communication and manage ongoing relationships with client stakeholders.

• Collaborate with managers and team members to ensure complete client satisfaction through timely, proactive communication.

• Identify opportunities to deliver added value to clients through advanced software integration, fractional CFO advisory, or strategic tax planning.

• Participate in regular virtual check-ins and embrace modern accounting technologies and workflows to optimize client operations.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of full-cycle accounting experience (A/P, A/R, month-end close, financial reporting, and analysis).

• Specialized background in federal government contracting, specifically with FAR, CAS, and DCAA compliance requirements.

• Proficiency in government contracting accounting software (e.g., Deltek Costpoint, Unanet, or QuickBooks Government Edition).

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business field.

• Ability to commit to 25–30 hours per week during traditional daytime business hours (EST, CST, MST, or PST).

• Proven success managing direct client relationships, maintaining strict data confidentiality, and delivering high-quality work within established budgets.

• Strong communication, detail orientation, and technical adaptability in a virtual workspace.

Nice to Have

• Prior experience working within a public accounting firm or outsourced accounting service environment.

• Familiarity with multi-entity accounting and fractional CFO support services.

• Experience assisting government contractors through DCAA audit prep and rate calculations.

Compensation & Benefits

• $30.00–$40.00 USD / hour, based on experience.

• Flexible, fully remote part-time schedule (25–30 hours per week) offering strong work/life balance without a traditional draining tax season.

• Opportunities for professional growth and training in cloud accounting tools and advisory services.

• Supportive, collaborative virtual team environment.