Corporate Accountant- Washington DC

Barbaricum is a rapidly growing government contractor providing leading-edge support to federal customers, with a particular focus on Defense and National Security mission sets. We leverage more than 17 years of support to stakeholders across the federal government, with established and growing capabilities across Intelligence, Analytics, Engineering, Mission Support, and Communications disciplines. Founded in 2008, our mission is to transform the way our customers approach constantly changing and complex problem sets by bringing to bear the latest in technology and the highest caliber of talent.

Headquartered in Washington, DC's historic Dupont Circle neighborhood, Barbaricum also has a corporate presence in Tampa, FL, and Bedford, IN, with team members across the United States and around the world. As a leader in our space, we partner with firms in the private sector, academic institutions, and industry associations with a goal of continually building our expertise and capabilities for the benefit of our employees and the customers we support. Through all of this, we have built a vibrant corporate culture diverse in expertise and perspectives with a focus on collaboration and innovation. Our teams are at the frontier of the Nation's most complex and rewarding challenges. Join our team.

Barbaricum is seeking an experienced Corporate Accountant to support accounts receivable, accounts payable, and general ledger activities. Reporting to the Controller, this role manages government contract billing, collections, vendor and employee payments, reconciliations, and closing support. The successful candidate is a detail-oriented self-starter who meets deadlines, resolves discrepancies, and maintains accurate records and strong internal controls.

Accounts Payable and Employee Expenses

Process vendor and PO invoices, rent, utilities, and employee reimbursements in Costpoint; verify coding and documentation, coordinate approvals, prepare payments, and resolve discrepancies and reclassifications.

Review and approve expense reports within delegated authority or return them for correction; manage T&E exports and imports, review and post resulting vouchers, and help employees with expense authorizations and receipt issues.

Reconcile corporate credit card activity and suspense balances, coordinate cardholder coding, and maintain vendor records, the invoices inbox, and supporting documents in SharePoint.

Accounts Receivable

Prepare, review, and submit cost-reimbursement, FFP, and T&M government customer invoices through WAWF/PIEE, IPP, or customer portal/email, with supporting documentation.

Maintain complete billing packages and submission records in SharePoint.

Record cash receipts, monitor aging, and follow up with customers on outstanding invoices, revisions and payment discrepancies.

Payroll

Coordinate timecard completion with project managers and business unit leads; reconcile timesheets to labor distribution and investigate discrepancies.

Perform gross and net payroll variance analysis by employee, research differences, and coordinate corrections with the appropriate teams.

Procurement

Track purchase requisitions and approval status; retain vendor quotes and supporting procurement documentation.

Create and issue purchase orders within the accounting system in accordance with approved requisitions and company procedures.

General Ledger Reporting and Accounting Support

Prepare supported journal entries, accruals, amortization, and corrections; reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts and AR/AP subledgers to the general ledger.

Support monthly and year-end close and respond to audit requests with accurate schedules, analyses, and transaction documentation.

Prepare weekly AR/AP aging and billing status reports, recommend vendor payments, attend the weekly AR/AP meeting, and distribute reports every Thursday morning.

Coordinate timecard completion with project managers and business unit leads; maintain project workforce assignments, labor categories, and charge codes.

Update contract modification summaries and Costpoint modification history; maintain accounting records and procedures, improve processes, and protect confidential information.

Required Qualifications

U.S. Person status and eligibility to obtain a security clearance

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or an equivalent combination of relevant education and progressive accounting experience.

Three to eight years of relevant experience with a small to midsize government contractor, including AP, general ledger accounting, and customer invoicing.

Hands-on proficiency with Deltek Costpoint 8, including billing, AR, AP, and general ledger functions.

Working knowledge of government contract accounting, cost-reimbursement, FFP, and T&M billing, FAR cost principles, and DCAA audit requirements.

Knowledge of applicable GSA and JTR travel requirements and employee expense review.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for reconciliations, analysis, and supporting schedules.

Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills; attention to detail; and the ability to meet deadlines and work independently and collaboratively.

Compensation and Benefits The anticipated compensation range for this position is $85,000–$100,000 annually. The stated range represents Barbaricum’s good-faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as relevant experience, education, skills, qualifications, internal equity, geographic location, and applicable contract requirements. Benefits: Eligible employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions; accrued paid time off (PTO) for vacation and sick leave; paid company holidays; and other applicable leave and voluntary benefit programs. Benefit eligibility, coverage, and terms are governed by the applicable benefit plans and company policies.

EEO Commitment

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.