Position Summary
The Accounting/Contract Billing & Compliance Specialist is responsible for managing contract billing, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting financial operations in accordance with federal, state, and client-specific requirements. This role plays a critical function in maintaining accurate invoicing, supporting audits, and ensuring adherence to contract terms, cost principles, and internal controls.
Contract Billing & Revenue Management
- Oversight to ensure invoices are prepared, reviewed, and submitted inaccordance with contract terms (FFP, T&M, LH, Cost-Reimbursable)
- Ensure billing aligns with contract funding, CLIN structures, and period of performance
- Track billed vs. funded amounts and monitor burn rates
- Reconcile billed amounts to general ledger and supporting documentation
Compliance & Regulatory Oversight
- Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, and agency-specific requirements
- Apply cost principles under FAR Part 31 (allowable, allocable, reasonable costs)
- Review labor, subcontractor, and ODC charges for compliance prior to billing
- Maintain audit-ready documentation (timekeeping, payroll, invoices, receipts)
- Support DCAA/DCMA audits and client financial reviews
- Monitor contract types for proper billing treatment (FFP vs LH vs T&M)
Accounting & Financial Operations
- Record journal entries related to contract revenue, labor distribution, and accruals
- Support month-end and year-end close processes
- Assist in indirect rate tracking (G&A, fringe, overhead)
- Ensure alignment between accounting system and billing system
Labor & Timekeeping Validation
- Validate employee and subcontractor time for accuracy and compliance
- Ensure labor categories, rates, and hours align with contract terms
- Identify and resolve discrepancies in labor charging and billing
Subcontractor & Vendor Oversight
- Review subcontractor invoices for accuracy and compliance
- Ensure proper flow-down of contract terms (rates, ceilings, billing requirements)
- Track subcontractor funding and invoicing status
- Coordinate approvals and documentation prior to payment
Audit & Internal Controls
- Maintain strong internal controls over billing and revenue recognition
- Support internal audits and compliance reviews
- Assist in preparing audit responses and documentation
- Identify risk areas and recommend process improvements
Reporting & Analysis
- Generate contract-level financial reports (revenue, costs, margin, burn rate)
- Support program managers with financial insights and forecasts
- Track key metrics: utilization, backlog, funding status
- Assist in financial reporting for leadership and external stakeholders
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
Experience
3–7+ years of experience in government contracting accounting/billing
Experience with contract types: FFP, T&M, LH, Cost-Reimbursable
Familiarity with federal/state contracting environments
Key Skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Analytical and problem-solving mindset
- Ability to interpret contract language and billing terms
- Strong organizational and documentation skills
- Ability to manage multiple contracts and deadlines
- Effective communication with finance, contracts, and program teams
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting DCAA audits
- Knowledge of indirect rate structures and provisional billing rates
- Familiarity with WAWF, IPP, or state billing systems