Citrin Cooperman offers a dynamic work environment that fosters professional growth, collaboration, and technical excellence. We are continuously seeking talented professionals who bring strong problem-solving skills, deep accounting expertise, and experience supporting complex organizations. Our collaborative and innovative teams are committed to supporting your professional development while offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the flexibility to balance personal and professional priorities.
We are seeking a Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) Senior – Government Contracting to join our Advisory Department. This role is ideal for an accounting professional with hands-on experience supporting government contractors, including FAR-compliant accounting, job cost accounting, and Unanet ERP.
Responsibilities- Plan, supervise, and execute assigned BPO engagements for government contracting clients
- Develop a thorough understanding of client operations, contract types (cost-plus, T&M, fixed price), and compliance requirements
- Prepare and review workpapers for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with FAR and CAS requirements
- Review and analyze monthly and year-end financial statements, including required disclosures
- Perform detailed job cost accounting, including review of direct and indirect costs, labor distribution, and contract profitability
- Analyze balance sheet accounts and prepare timely account reconciliations
- Perform daily and periodic accounting activities, including cash postings and bank reconciliations
- Assist with indirect rate structures, cost pools, and allocation methodologies
- Support DCAA audits, incurred cost submissions, and compliance-related requests
- Conduct periodic internal audits to ensure compliance with internal controls and government contracting regulations
- Research and resolve accounting and compliance issues
- Interact with client management to recommend accounting, compliance, and process improvements
- Mentor and train staff and contribute to professional development
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (preferred)
- 2–4 years of progressive accounting experience in government contracting accounting, outsourced accounting or public accounting
- Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); CAS experience preferred
- Hands-on experience with job cost accounting and project-based financial reporting
- Experience using Unanet ERP (GovCon) and QuickBooks,
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Strong time management, project management, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines
- Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and dependable
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting
- Three to four years of experience as a senior accountant, including experience in a BPO practice or with an external accounting service provider
- Advanced computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel
- Strong client service skills
- Excellent project management, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Ability to supervise multiple engagements simultaneously
- Ability to multitask and complete engagements within deadlines
- Highly motivated, dependable, self-starting work style
Citrin Cooperman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Citrin Cooperman and has not been reviewed or approved by Citrin Cooperman.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Base pay is considered competitive for public accounting and aligned to major metro markets. Market-consistent salaries help compensation feel fair even amid demanding workloads.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO is highlighted as generous, with paid holidays and even a staff sabbatical program. These policies provide meaningful time away that helps counterbalance peak-season intensity.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is explicitly offered and viewed positively. This support strengthens the overall package for employees prioritizing family needs.
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What We Do
Citrin Cooperman is one of the largest professional services firms in the United States, founded in 1979. It provides comprehensive tax, accounting, and advisory services to middle-market companies and high-net-worth individuals. The firm delivers a tailored, integrated business approach and proactive guidance to help clients achieve their business and personal financial goals across various global markets.
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