Cost Accounting Compliance Analyst
Supports government contracting compliance by preparing cost submissions, supporting DCAA/DCMA audits, and ensuring adherence to FAR, DFARS, and CAS. Requires 5+ years cost accounting experience and a bachelor's degree.
About the job
What You'll Do
- Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) in all cost-related activities
- Lead the preparation of incurred cost submissions (ICS), provisional billing rate (PBR), and forward pricing rate proposals (FPRP)
- Analyze and validate cost structures, indirect rates, and allocation methodologies
- Assist in DCAA/DCMA audits, including data requests, documentation, and responses
- Review contracts and proposals for compliance with government cost/pricing requirements
- Maintain and improve internal controls related to cost accounting practices
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Contracts, Pricing, and Program teams to ensure alignment
- Identify compliance risks and recommend corrective actions
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in cost accounting within a government contracting environment
- Strong working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and CAS
- Experience supporting DCAA, DCMA or IPA audits
- Familiarity with incurred cost submissions and pricing proposals
- Experience with Disclosure Statements (CASB DS-1)
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial analysis tools
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in Aerospace & Defense or similar regulated industry
- Exposure to ERP systems (e.g., Deltek Costpoint, SAP, Oracle)
- Experience leveraging AI and automation in core job responsibilities
- CPA, CMA, or progress toward certification
Skills
Far, Dfars, Cas, Dcaa Audits, Dcma Audits, Incurred Cost Submissions, Provisional Billing Rate, Forward Pricing Rate Proposals, Casb Ds-1, Excel, Financial Analysis, Deltek Costpoint, SAP, Oracle
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