Accountant/Bookkeeper

Job Description – Part-Time Accountant (GovCon Focus)

Position: Part-Time Accountant
Location: Remote, CA, PST time zone
Reports To: COO / CEO
Schedule: Flexible, ~20–25 hours per week

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Part-Time Accountant with proven experience in government contracting (GovCon) accounting. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, proactive, and able to manage both day-to-day bookkeeping and strategic financial reporting. This role will support company leadership in maintaining compliance, ensuring accurate financial records, preparing budgets/forecasts, assisting with financing efforts, contributing to pricing strategies for new projects, and supporting tax compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile QuickBooks to ensure accurate and up-to-date financial records.
• Oversee GovCon-compliant accounting practices, including cost allocations, indirect rates, and allowable/unallowable expenses.
• Prepare and submit invoices in WAWF (Wide Area Workflow) and other government portals as required.
• Support leadership with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Prepare financial reports, lender-ready packages, and supporting schedules for financing requests.
• Track accounts payable/receivable and ensure timely follow-up.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual closes.
• Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, and DCAA audit requirements.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external auditors as needed.
• Assist with pricing strategies on new projects, including cost modeling and proposal support.
• Prepare and file sales tax reports in compliance with state and local requirements.
• Assist in preparation of company tax returns by coordinating with external CPAs and ensuring records are audit ready.
• With flexibility for other responsibilities as needed.

Key Skills & Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of government contracting accounting practices.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks (QB).
• Experience with Zoho Ono or the ability to learn.
• Experience with WAWF / iRAPT invoicing system.
• Experience preparing financial statements, lender packages, and tax-related documentation.
• Solid understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Ability to contribute to project pricing strategies and proposal development.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with small business GovCon firms.
• Knowledge of DCAA compliance and audit readiness.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel, Deltek, Zoho or other GovCon accounting and project management tools.
• CPA or equivalent accounting certification (preferred but not required).
• Based in California or PT time zone.

Compensation & Benefits

• $31,200 to $46,800 (DOE)
• Flexible schedule (part-time)
• Opportunity to grow with a fast-scaling government contracting firm