Senior Accountant - Government Defense

Senior Accountant Location: Fully Remote (must reside in the DMV area) Industry: Government Contracting / Defense About the Role We are seeking a skilled Senior Accountant to provide interim support during a maternity leave for the General Ledger (GL) Accounting team at a large, fast-growing defense contractor (approximately $3B in revenue). You will join a GL team of four and play a key role in supporting high-volume intercompany accounting, month-end close activities, and account reconciliations. This role is ideal for an experienced GovCon accounting professional who is comfortable stepping into a fast-paced environment and contributing quickly in an interim capacity. Key Responsibilities + Perform high-volume intercompany accounting activities + Support month-end close preparation and related activities + Complete post-close account reconciliations + Prepare and post journal entries + Prepare and post treasury entries + Post cash receipts in a timely and accurate manner + Support audit requests, including gathering documentation and responding to inquiries Required Qualifications + 3+ years of GL accounting experience with a large government contractor (approximately $200M+ in revenue) + Bacheloru2019s degree in Accounting + Direct experience with intercompany accounting + Deltek Costpoint experience + Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including: + Pivot tables + VLOOKUPs + Prior experience working within the Government Contracting (GovCon) industry Preferred/Additional Qualifications + Experience with Cognos + Treasury experience + Cash account reconciliations experience + Comfortable working in an interim contract role Work Environment + Schedule: Mondayu2013Friday, standard business hours + Work Setup: Fully remote + Location Requirement: Must reside in proximity to the DMV area (DC, Maryland, Virginia) Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Virginia Beach, VA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: u2022 Medical, dental & vision u2022 Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital u2022 401(k) Retirement Plan u2013 Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available u2022 Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) u2022 Short and long-term disability u2022 Health Spending Account (HSA) u2022 Transportation benefits u2022 Employee Assistance Program u2022 Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully remote position. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 4, 2026. About Aston Carter: Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffingu00ae double diamond winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email ( ) for other accommodation options.

Created: 2026-02-02