# Senior Accountant, Project & Cost Accounting

**Company:** [Applied Intuition](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/applied-intuition)
**Location:** Sunnyvale, CA
**Role:** Finance & Accounting
**Salary:** $111k – $136k/yr
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** NetSuite, Excel, Far Compliance, Cas Compliance, Dcaa Compliance, T&M Billing, Cost Accounting, Government Contracts, Project Accounting, Indirect Rate Calculations
**Posted:** 2026-05-05

> Manages end-to-end financials for government and commercial contracts, including cost allocation, T&M billing, FAR/CAS compliance, and NetSuite project setup. Requires 5+ years cost accounting experience, proficiency in NetSuite/Excel, and bachelor's in Accounting/Finance.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Set up and maintain projects in NetSuite, including budgets, funding ceilings, contract line items (CLINs), and work breakdown structures (WBS)
- Track and reconcile project-level costs; prepare monthly variance analyses against approved budgets and contract funding
- Support project closeout activities including final billing, revenue true-up, and balance sheet reconciliation
- Prepare monthly project financial reports for program managers and finance leadership
- Allocate direct and indirect costs to contracts in compliance with FAR Part 31 cost principles and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)
- Maintain and update indirect rate structures including fringe, overhead, G&A, and fee pools; support forward pricing rate proposals (FPRPs)
- Validate labor distributions against timesheets and payroll records to ensure accurate cost capture across programs
- Support government contract compliance and audits, including incurred cost submissions and DCAA audit activities
- Ensure compliance with FAR, CAS, DFARS, and agency requirements, including preparation and submission of required government financial reports

## Requirements
- **Bachelor’s degree** in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- **5+ years** of progressive cost accounting experience
- Demonstrated experience with T&M contract billing, cost-reimbursable contracts, and incurred cost submissions
- **Proficiency** with **NetSuite** and **Excel** required
- Strong analytical and data aggregation skills, with a high level of attention to detail
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across Finance, Contracts, and Program Management teams
- Ability to manage multiple priorities across a portfolio of contracts in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

## Nice to Have
- At least 3 years in government contract accounting (**FAR/CAS/DCAA** compliance)
- Active **CPA** license or CPA eligibility

## Compensation
**Base salary range**: $110,700 - $135,897 USD annually (plus equity, benefits)

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