Akicita Federal · 21 hours ago
Senior Federal Contracting Accountant
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$75K/yr - $85K/yr
5+ years expAkicita Federal is a fast-growing federal contractor delivering healthcare staffing solutions to Indian Health Service (IHS) facilities and tribal communities across the United States. They are seeking a Senior Federal Contracting Accountant to manage payroll processing, federal invoicing, and compliance, playing a critical role in the financial operations of the company.
ConsultingCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyProject Management
Responsibilities
Run accurate, on-time bi-weekly payroll using ADP or Rippling across multiple federal contracts and states
Manage payroll for salaried and hourly employees, including SCA wage determinations, health & welfare fringe benefits, and multi-state tax compliance
Process deductions, garnishments, benefits contributions, and mid-cycle adjustments
Reconcile payroll reports, resolve discrepancies, and maintain clean payroll records
Prepare and submit invoices through the Federal Invoice Processing Platform (IPP)
Coordinate payroll data, labor categories, rates, and hours to produce accurate contract billings
Track contract funding, CLINs, and billing status to ensure timely government payments
Support audit inquiries related to payroll, labor distribution, and invoicing
Maintain the general ledger with accurate payroll journal entries and reconciliations
Support monthly close activities for payroll, labor costs, and contract-related expenses
Assist with indirect rate tracking, burden calculations, and provisional billing rate support as needed
Keep payroll, accounting, and compliance documentation organized and audit-ready
Ensure all payroll and accounting processes comply with FAR, SCA, FLSA, and internal controls
Produce management reports on payroll costs, labor utilization, and contract profitability
Coordinate with HR on onboarding, offboarding, and compensation changes
Support both internal and external audits
Qualification
Required
5+ years of payroll and accounting experience in federal contracting or government services
Hands-on experience with ADP or Rippling payroll platforms
Working knowledge of the Federal Invoice Processing Platform (IPP)
Strong command of payroll compliance: SCA wage determinations, FLSA, multi-state payroll regulations
Proficiency in Excel and payroll/accounting reporting tools
High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to work independently
Preferred
Experience with DCAA-compliant timekeeping, cost accounting, and incurred cost submissions
Background supporting federal healthcare or professional services contracts
Familiarity with labor category structures, contract billing models, and indirect rate management
Experience in a multi-entity or high-growth organization where you wore multiple hats
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Remote flexibility
Unlimited PTO
Company
Akicita Federal
Akicita Federal specializes in medical staffing, information technology, cybersecurity, and construction project management services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Mike Shvenderman
Chief Executive Officer
Andrew Young
Chief Operations Officer
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