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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.

Washington, DCDallas, TXSan Diego, CAFinance & AccountingHybrid5+ YOE
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About the role

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

FarDfarsCasDcaa AuditsDcma AuditsIncurred Cost SubmissionsProvisional Billing RateForward Pricing Rate ProposalsCasb Ds-1ExcelFinancial AnalysisDeltek CostpointSAPOracle

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