Senior Accountant

Location:

Fully Remote (must reside in the DMV area)

Industry: Government Contracting / Defense

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Senior Accountant to provide interim support during a maternity leave for the General Ledger (GL) Accounting team at a large, fast-growing defense contractor (approximately $3B in revenue). You will join a GL team of four and play a key role in supporting high-volume intercompany accounting, month-end close activities, and account reconciliations.

This role is ideal for an experienced GovCon accounting professional who is comfortable stepping into a fast-paced environment and contributing quickly in an interim capacity.

Key Responsibilities

Perform high-volume intercompany accounting activitiesSupport month-end close preparation and related activitiesComplete post-close account reconciliationsPrepare and post journal entriesPrepare and post treasury entriesPost cash receipts in a timely and accurate mannerSupport audit requests, including gathering documentation and responding to inquiries

Required Qualifications

3+ years of GL accounting experience with a large government contractor (approximately $200M+ in revenue)Bachelor’s degree in AccountingDirect experience with intercompany accountingDeltek Costpoint experienceStrong Microsoft Excel skills, including: Pivot tablesVLOOKUPsPrior experience working within the Government Contracting (GovCon) industry

Preferred/Additional Qualifications

Experience with CognosTreasury experienceCash account reconciliations experienceComfortable working in an interim contract role

Work Environment

Schedule: Monday–Friday, standard business hoursWork Setup: Fully remoteLocation Requirement: Must reside in proximity to the DMV area (DC, Maryland, Virginia)Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Virginia Beach, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job\n classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be\n subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits\n available for this temporary role may include the following:\n\n • Medical, dental & vision\n • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n • Short and long-term disability\n • Health Spending Account (HSA)\n • Transportation benefits\n • Employee Assistance Program\n • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 4, 2026.

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\n\nAbout Aston Carter:\n

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

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