Synectic Solutions, Inc. · 1 day ago
Senior Accountant – Government Contracting (DCAA / FAR / GAAP / Unanet)
Camarillo, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$125K/yr - $150K/yr
5+ years expSynectic Solutions, Inc. is an award-winning government contracting agency focused on logistics, engineering, management, and information technology. The Senior Accountant supports compliant, audit-ready accounting operations for a defense-focused government contractor, overseeing month-end close activities and ensuring adherence to government contract accounting requirements.
AutomotiveConsultingInformation TechnologyLogistics
Responsibilities
Own month-end close activities: journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and variance analysis (GAAP)
Support DCAA-ready practices: transaction support, consistent documentation, and internal controls
Maintain and analyze indirect rate structures (Fringe, Overhead, G&A); support forecasting and timely adjustments
Support compliant cost accounting: segregation of allowable/unallowable and direct/indirect costs per FAR Part 31
Leverage Unanet for project accounting, labor distribution support, cost corrections, and reporting
Partner with program and contracts staff to ensure accurate project setup, charging guidance, and cost visibility
Support billing and project financial reporting (T&M, cost-type, fixed-price support as applicable to the portfolio)
Contribute to SOPs, close checklists, and continuous improvement for speed, accuracy, and auditability
Mentor junior accounting staff; provide review feedback and training as the team scales
Qualification
Required
5–10+ years of progressive accounting experience; government contracting experience strongly preferred
BS in Accounting/Finance or related discipline
Strong experience in Unanet
Demonstrated exposure to DCAA/DCMA audit support or compliance-oriented accounting environments
Working knowledge of FAR Part 31 cost principles (allowability, allocability, reasonableness)
Strong GAAP fundamentals and proven month-end close ownership
Hands-on Unanet experience (timekeeping/project accounting/reporting)
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, structured reconciliation workpapers)
Strong written and verbal communication; ability to explain financial results to non-finance stakeholders
Preferred
Experience supporting incurred cost / ICE model preparation, provisional billing rates, or indirect rate proposals
Experience with job-costing, WIP/URA concepts, and government billing support workflows
Prior experience mentoring or supervising staff; readiness to step into team leadership
Current CPA license is a plus
Benefits
Up to 15% annual bonus contingent upon corporate goals and performance
Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans
Paid time off, holidays, and professional development support
Opportunities for growth within a government contracting environment
Company
Synectic Solutions, Inc.
Synectic Solutions, Inc. is a consultant offering services in logistics, engineering, management and IT in Oxnard, California.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Scott Koslow
President and CEO Synectic Solutions Inc.
Recent News
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