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We have deep roots in cybersecurity, system trustworthiness, and software/hardware assurance. We develop software products involving advanced machine learning and property graph representations to enhance human cognition. Tenet3 is a recognized leader in creating novel solutions for managing knowledge about complex systems. Our capabilities put data in context so that teams can generate meaningful insights. We leverage our knowledge management platform, MeTRA®, and sophisticated AI/ML tooling to rapidly build digital knowledge graphs using open data standards that make them accessible and usable across the lifecycle. Tenet3 is growing by applying our knowledge management platform to systems assurance, cybersecurity, and engineering change analyses. \nWhy Work Here\nAt Tenet3, our employee’s contributions are highly visible, valued, and rewarded. Be part of a team that supports both your personal and professional growth. 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You will independently steer our accounting functions while delivering actionable, strategic financial insights directly to executive leadership to guide operational and business decisions.\nEssential Responsibilities\nGeneral Accounting & Financial Operations\nManage day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll coordination.\nLead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes; prepare journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.\nProduce accurate financial statements compliant with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).\nMaintain and enhance internal financial controls, accounting policies, and standard operating procedures.\nCoordinate with external CPAs, auditors, and tax professionals on corporate tax planning, filings, and reviews.\nPayroll Administration and HR Coordination\nOversee end-to-end payroll processing to ensure accurate, timely compensation, deductions, and tax withholdings.\nPartner closely with Human Resources on onboarding, salary adjustments, benefits deductions, and DCAA-compliant timekeeping.\nReview and reconcile payroll reports, labor distribution entries, and general ledger postings.\nCoordinate with external tax advisors and payroll vendors on quarterly/annual payroll tax filings and compliance.\nGovernment Contract Billing & Administration\nPrepare, reconcile, and submit contract invoices via government platforms and commercial billing channels.\nMonitor contract funding thresholds, period-of-performance dates, modifications, and accounts receivable collections.\nCollaborate with managers to verify labor allocations, direct expenses, deliverables, and contract-level profitability.\nCost Accounting, Indirect Rates & DCAA Compliance\nDevelop, monitor, and analyze indirect cost pools and allocation bases (fringe, overhead, G&A) in compliance with FAR and CAS requirements.\nTrack direct vs. indirect cost classifications, perform rate variance analyses, and identify/segregate unallowable costs under FAR Part 31.\nDevelop and update provisional billing rates; support labor rate pricing models for new contract proposals.\nSupport government accounting reviews, audit inquiries, and rate agreement discussions.\nICE Model Development & Incurred Cost Proposals\nIndependently build and maintain the annual DCAA Incurred Cost Electronically (ICE) model and supporting workpapers.\nReconcile indirect cost pools, allocation bases, and claimed contract costs to the general ledger and financial statements.\nCalculate final indirect rates, document variances from provisional rates, and support DCAA incurred cost audits through final closeout.\nFinancial Planning, Forecasting & Analysis\nLead the creation and maintenance of the annual operating budget and rolling cash-flow forecasts.\nDeliver monthly budget-to-actual variance reports, identifying financial trends, cost drivers, risks, and growth opportunities.\nBuild dynamic financial models to assess the financial impact of business investments, staffing plans, and new contract awards.\nRequired Skills and Qualifications\nGovernment Contracting Accounting: 7+ years of accounting experience, with substantial, demonstrated experience operating inside a federal government contracting environment.\nGAAP & Full-Cycle Accounting: Proven mastery of GAAP, general ledger management, month-end/year-end closes, and financial statement preparation.\nPayroll & Timekeeping Administration: Direct experience managing or overseeing payroll processing, payroll tax compliance, and labor distribution within a DCAA-compliant timekeeping environment.\nDCAA Compliance & ICE Submission: Direct, hands-on experience building DCAA ICE models, preparing incurred cost proposals, and supporting government audit procedures.\nIndirect Rate Management: Demonstrated ability to establish, calculate, and monitor indirect rate structures (fringe, overhead, G&A) and evaluate rate variances.\n Billing & Systems: Working knowledge of government billing systems, standard contract types (CPFF, T&M, FFP), and modern ERP/accounting platforms.\n Financial Modeling & Excel: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., complex formulas, pivot tables, financial modeling, rate impact analysis).\nFP&A & Cash Flow Management: Practical background in developing operating budgets, labor forecasting, and operational cash-flow projections.\nAutonomous Execution & Integrity: Demonstrated ability to independently manage end-to-end accounting operations, meet critical regulatory deadlines, and handle sensitive fiscal data with total discretion.\nPreferred Qualifications\nUnanet Experience: Hands-on experience utilizing Unanet ERP for GovCon project accounting, timekeeping, billing, and indirect cost rate management.\nProposal & Pricing Support: Experience establishing forward pricing rates, provisional billing rates, and cost volumes for federal proposals.\nHigh-Growth/Tech Experience: Experience managing financial and accounting operations within a scaling technology, software, or defense engineering firm.\nFAR/CAS Mastery: Deep familiarity with FAR Part 31 cost principles, CAS compliance, and DCAA accounting system requirements. \nMinimum Education\nBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and directly relevant federal government contracting experience).\nTenet3 provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.\nSalary for this position is based upon skill level and years of experience. 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