Accounting Manager - Government Contracting

Position: Accounting Manager – Government Contracting 

Location: 9690 Deereco Rd., Timonium, MD 21093 

Department: BlueStone Services 

Employment Type: Full-Time 

Work Arrangement: Hybrid 

Salary Range: $115,000 - $150,000 annually 

Why Join BlueStone? 

Bluestone Services, LLC is a growing professional services firm providing outsourced accounting, financial advisory, and operational support to the middle-market community, serving organizations struggling with accounting and administrative functions that prevent them from placing time and focus on growing and improving their businesses. 

Our outsourced services include full back-office accounting solutions, CFO/consulting services and more, with a focus on scaling our impact, strengthening client relationships and building repeatable, technology-enabled solutions. We are at an exciting stage of growth and are building out our Government Contracting practice. This role offers a unique opportunity to help shape, scale, and grow a high-impact service line, working with leadership to expand our footprint in the GovCon.  

If you’re looking for a workplace that values growth, innovation, and the opportunity to build something meaningful while driving business development and practice expansion, BlueStone is for you.  . 

Your Role & Impact 

As an Accounting Manager focused on Government Contracting, you will play a crucial leadership role in managing complex client engagements, ensuring high-quality compliance and consulting services, while also contributing directly to the growth and development of BlueStone’s GovCon practice. 

Your responsibilities will include: 

Government Contracting Advisory 

• Manage accounting and compliance services for government contractor clients 

• Oversee DCAA-compliant accounting structures and internal control environments 

• Ensure compliance with: 

• FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation) 

• CAS (Cost Accounting Standards) 

• DCAA audit requirements 

• Prepare and review: 

• Incurred Cost Submissions (ICS) 

• Provisional billing rate calculations 

• Forward pricing rate proposals 

• Indirect rate calculations and reconciliations 

• Advise clients on timekeeping compliance, labor distribution, and project cost tracking 

• Support audit preparation and respond to DCAA audit requests 

• Provide guidance on revenue recognition under ASC 606 within a GovCon environment 

• Deliver strategic pricing support across contract types, including CPFF, CPAF, T&M, and FFP 

• Assist with government billing processes, including WAWF/iRAPT, public vouchers (1034/1035), and related compliance 

Unanet Implementation & Optimization 

• Lead full-cycle Unanet implementations for government contractors 

• Discovery & requirements gathering 

• Chart of accounts design 

• Project setup & cost pool configuration 

• Indirect rate structure setup 

• Timekeeping configuration 

• Reporting & dashboard design 

• Translate FAR/CAS requirements into system configurations 

• Develop standard implementation templates and repeatable processes 

• Provide client training and post-implementation support 

• Identify and implement opportunities to automate workflows and enhance reporting  

Leadership & Client Management 

• Serve as primary point of contact for assigned clients 

• Manage engagement budgets, scope and timelines 

• Supervise staff and review deliverables 

• Support and contribute to business development efforts within the government contracting niche 

• Design and build scalable systems and repeatable consulting processes  

• Support practice development and expansion of BlueStone’s GovCon advisory services 

Your Skills & Experience 

We’re looking for driven professionals with a passion for excellence. The ideal candidate will have: 

•  Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field 

• Unanet certification and hands-on Unanet implementation experience (beyond user-level exposure) 

• 5+ years of accounting experience, with significant exposure to government contracting 

• Strong working knowledge of FAR, CAS, and DCAA requirements 

• Direct experience preparing and defending incurred cost submissions 

• Experience leading DCAA audits through closeout and final rate settlement 

• Experience designing indirect rate structures and cost pools 

• Solid understanding of revenue recognition under ASC 606 within a government contracting environment 

• Experience working with multiple contract types, including CPFF, CPAF, T&M, and FFP 

• Familiarity with government billing processes, including WAWF/iRAPT and public vouchers 

• Strong project management and client communication skills 

Stand-Out Skills 

• CPA or CPA-track 

• Experience in an outsourced accounting or consulting environment 

• Experience with additional GovCon systems (e.g., Deltek Costpoint, Jamis, etc.) 

• Experience working with emerging/small to mid-sized government contractors 

• Experience building scalable processes in a growth environment 

What We Offer

We prioritize the success and well-being of our employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both personal and professional growth. This includes a competitive salary and performance-based bonuses, along with health, dental, and vision insurance. Employees also benefit from a 401(k) retirement plan with company matching, generous PTO, and paid holidays. Additionally, we provide short-term disability (STD) and long-term disability (LTD) coverage, paid parental leave, and life insurance. With a strong focus on professional development, we offer ample opportunities for growth in a dynamic and inclusive workplace where your ideas are valued. 

Ready to Elevate Your Career? 

If you're excited about this opportunity to help build and grow a leading GovCon advisory practice, we want to hear from you! Apply today! Join BlueStone and take your career to new heights!