Looking for a Senior Federal Contracting Accountant with 5+ years in payroll and accounting, especially in federal contracting, to manage financial operations.
Akicita Federal is a fast-growing federal contractor delivering healthcare staffing solutions to Indian Health Service (IHS) facilities and tribal communities across the United States. We operate lean, move fast, and invest heavily in technology and automation to punch above our weight. Every member of our team has outsized impact.
What We're Looking For
Required
5+ years of payroll and accounting experience in federal contracting or government services
Hands-on experience with ADP or Rippling payroll platforms
Working knowledge of the Federal Invoice Processing Platform (IPP)
Strong command of payroll compliance: SCA wage determinations, FLSA, multi-state payroll regulations
Proficiency in Excel and payroll/accounting reporting tools
High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to work independently
Strongly Preferred
Experience with DCAA-compliant timekeeping, cost accounting, and incurred cost submissions
Background supporting federal healthcare or professional services contracts
Familiarity with labor category structures, contract billing models, and indirect rate management
Experience in a multi-entity or high-growth organization where you wore multiple hats
Why Akicita Federal
Competitive salary: $75,000 – $85,000 based on experience
Comprehensive benefits: health, dental, and vision insurance
Remote flexibility
Unlimited PTO
Direct access to executive leadership—no layers of bureaucracy
Opportunity to grow with a fast-scaling federal contractor supporting critical government healthcare missions
If you're a senior accountant who thrives in lean, high-impact environments and wants to own the financial operations of a growing federal contractor—we want to hear from you.
Akicita Federal LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Top Skills
Adp
Excel
Federal Invoice Processing Platform
Rippling
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