DCAA Cost Accountant

DescriptionJob Summary:Growing defense contractor is adding an onsite finance professional to take over monthly financial reporting, forecasting, and project/program cost tracking. This person will support program management with day-to-day financials, replace manual forecasting done by leadership and engineers, and help tighten PO, invoicing, and new-program onboarding processes. The role is expected to grow into program and project cost accounting.Key Responsibilities Prepare monthly financial reporting and standardized, easy-to-read reports for non-finance program managers and engineers Build and maintain project forecasts; flag off-trend programs (under-billing, staffing gaps) early so recognized revenue targets are met Track project estimates, percent complete, and the impact on revenue recognition Manage monthly invoicing and rate calculations Support PO intake, invoice requirements, and new-customer/program setup so items don't slip through at kickoff Support audit readiness and DCAA-compliant cost accounting practices Partner with program management on day-to-day program and project cost accountingOnsite Monday - Friday 8am - 5pmAdditional Skills & QualificationsMust Haves Prior experience at a defense or government contractor 5 + years of Cost accounting experience with DCAA compliance Forecasting and standardized reporting skills, able to explain financials to non-finance stakeholders Local to Southeast Michigan and able to work onsite 5 days/weekNice to Haves Deltek (Costpoint or similar) project costing experience Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central experience Experience integrating or connecting project-costing and financial systems Revenue recognition / percent-of-completion experience Audit-proofing and PO/invoice process improvement experiencJob Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Auburn Hills, MI. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $50.00 - $55.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Auburn Hills, MI. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Auburn Hills,MI.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

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