Senior Accountant - Government Contracts

Who We Are

Trust Automation has over 35 years of experience in custom motors, linear drives, digital drives, and systems which meet the unique needs of its customers. Its product line includes motors, linear drives, digital drives, custom assemblies, and products to fit unique applications and ground-up system design and manufacturing solutions.  We design, build and support control and power management systems for the most demanding defense, semiconductor, industrial automation, and medical applications.

Trust Automation is an equal opportunity employer and committed to attracting, hiring, developing, and retaining a skilled, productive, and diverse workforce, personnel with competencies and experience related to the regional and State population.  Every employee has an “at-will” relationship with Trust Automation.  This means that employment with Trust Automation is at the mutual consent of the employer and the employee and is subject to termination by either party at will, with or without cause or advance notice. 

Job Summary

The Senior Accountant – Government Contracts plays a critical role in ensuring financial integrity, compliance, and strategic insight within a government contracting environment. This position is responsible for managing indirect rate structures, overseeing compliance with FAR/DFARS regulations, supporting audits, and contributing to the preparation of pricing and incurred cost submissions. The ideal candidate will have strong government contract accounting experience, a deep understanding of cost accounting standards, and the ability to lead financial efforts in support of both internal stakeholders and government agencies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions.

• Manage accounting activities related to government contracts, including cost accounting, indirect rate calculations, and revenue recognition in accordance with GAAP and FAR.
• Prepare and submit Incurred Cost Submissions (ICS) and provisional billing rates to ensure compliance with government requirements.
• Oversee the development, monitoring, and reporting of indirect cost structures, ensuring alignment with contract terms and internal financial goals.
• Support the pricing and cost proposal process, working with Contracts and Program Management to ensure accuracy and competitiveness.
• Monitor contract performance, funding, and billing to ensure proper revenue recognition and compliance with contract terms.
• Serve as a point of contact for DCAA, DCMA and cost and pricing audits, providing timely and accurate documentation and responses.
• Perform variance analysis and provide detailed reporting and financial insights to management.
• Lead the preparation, management, and oversight of the company’s annual budgets, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Ensure all financial activities related to government contracts adhere to internal controls and applicable federal regulations (FAR, DFARS, CAS).
• Contribute to ongoing system and process improvements, including ERP enhancements and reporting automation.
• Maintain well-organized and audit-ready financial records and support internal and external audits as needed.
• Participate in special projects and ad hoc financial analysis as needed.

Position Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA or CPA candidate strongly preferred).
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant work with government contracts and DCAA compliance.
• Deep understanding of FAR, DFARS, CAS, and related government contracting standards.
• Demonstrated experience preparing ICS packages, provisional billing rate submissions, and cost proposals.
• Proficiency with Excel, accounting software (preferably Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations), and reporting tools such as Power BI.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, lead initiatives, and collaborate cross-functionally.
• Experience supporting or leading external audits (DCAA or independent CPA firms).
• Must be eligible for government contract work and pass secure identity verification processes as required.
• May participate in the identity verification process to access secure client or government portals by authorizing certified supplier or customer management platforms to obtain information from your personal credit profile or other information, solely to verify your identity. 

Physical Requirements

• Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person, on the telephone or virtually.
• Dexterity of hands, fingers, and wrist to operate a computer keyboard, calculator, or assemble/manufacture intricate items.
• Seeing to read a variety of materials.
• Sitting or standing for extended period of time.
• Physical agility to lift 20 pounds to shoulder height.
• Physical agility to lift, carry, push, or pull objects.

Pay/Salary Information Pay scale for this position - $85,529.60- $105,000.00 annually

This is an onsite position.