• Government Accounting Analyst

    Aston Carter (Wilmington, NC)


    Government Accounting Analyst

    Job Description

    We are seeking a dedicated Government Accounting Analyst to perform comprehensive financial analysis for government projects, ensuring accuracy and alignment with project budgets. This role involves preparing and submitting invoices for U.S. and international government contracts, maintaining project budgets, supporting audits, and assisting in procedural updates and documentation development.

    Responsibilities

    + Perform comprehensive financial analysis of labor, staff augmentation, and other direct costs associated with government projects, ensuring accuracy and alignment with project budgets.

    + Prepare and submit accurate, timely invoices for U.S. and international government contracts, ensuring full compliance with FAR, contract clauses, billing schedules, and any country-specific requirements.

    + Maintain and monitor detailed project budgets, track actuals vs. forecast, identify cost variances, and provide financial insights to leadership.

    + Support internal and external audits by gathering supporting documentation and preparing responses to inquiries.

    + Assist in the development and analysis of indirect costs in accordance with applicable government guidelines and cost principles.

    + Provide support in procedural updates and documentation development.

    + Perform other accounting and financial assignments as needed, including special projects, reporting, and process improvement initiatives.

    Essential Skills

    + Bachelor’s degree or 10 years of Accounting/Finance experience in place of a degree.

    + 1-3 years of accounting/finance experience.

    + Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel.

    + Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

    + Ability to manage multiple deadlines and tasks effectively.

    + Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + General ledger experience.

    + Month-end reconciliation skills.

    + Journal entry expertise.

    + Billing and customer invoicing skills.

    Work Environment

    The position is fully remote, with a preference for candidates local to Wilmington, NC. Standard working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8 AM to 5 PM. It would be beneficial for the candidate to have the ability to come onsite once per month.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $35.00/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:

     

    • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • 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 Jul 31, 2025.

    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 Staffing® 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 [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.