Executive Bookkeeper

Executive Bookkeeper – Government Contracting (Unanet / DCAA)

Indigo Industries | In Person, Office in Arlington, Virginia (Crystal City) | Full-Time

About Us
Indigo Industries is a growing government contractor delivering to federal clients. We’re looking for an experienced accounting professional to strengthen our finance operations, keep us audit-ready, and help build the policies that support our continued growth.

About the Role
As our Executive Bookkeeper, you’ll be the go-to expert for Unanet and DCAA compliance. Reporting to and working closely with our Chief Operating Officer, you’ll support a team with day-to-day bookkeeping, accounting, and expense reporting, while also taking the lead on documenting and improving our accounting policies and procedures. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys both getting the details right and building systems that make everyone’s work easier.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as the subject-matter expert for Unanet, including configuration, project setup, timekeeping, billing, and reporting
• Partner with the COO on financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow, and operational decisions, providing clear analysis and recommendations
• Ensure accounting practices, timekeeping, and cost accounting meet DCAA requirements and FAR cost principles
• Support and guide the team with bookkeeping tasks, including general ledger entries, reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, and month-end close
• Classify and track direct costs, ODCs, and indirect costs (fringe, overhead, G&A) accurately in Unanet
• Assist with indirect rate calculations, incurred cost submissions, and DCAA audit preparation
• Oversee expense reporting processes, reviewing submissions for accuracy, allowability, and policy compliance
• Write, update, and maintain accounting policies and procedures (e.g., timekeeping, expense, indirect cost, and billing policies)
• Train staff on Unanet, timekeeping, and expense policies
• Identify process improvements and help strengthen internal controls

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of accounting or bookkeeping experience, with at least 3 years in government contracting
• Advanced, hands-on expertise with Unanet (GovCon ERP)
• Strong working knowledge of DCAA compliance, FAR Part 31, and adequate accounting system requirements
• Thorough understanding of government contract cost structures, including direct labor, other direct costs (ODCs), fringe, overhead, and G&A, and how they flow into indirect rates and billing
• Experience building and maintaining indirect cost pools and allocation bases, and calculating provisional and actual rates
• Experience preparing for or supporting DCAA audits
• Proven ability to write clear, practical accounting policies and procedures
• Familiarity with contract types (CPFF, T&M, FFP) and how costs are billed under each
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred; CPA or similar certification a plus

Why Work for Indigo?

• Paid time off — all federal holidays plus three weeks paid vacation based on an accrual basis.
• Employer-paid health insurance for eligible employees after a 30-day waiting period (Indigo presently pays the individual insurance premium); plan details (including health coverage and available dental/vision options) provided at hire.
• Retirement savings — SIMPLE IRA with up to 3% employer matching contributions after a 30-day waiting period.

Pay: $90,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person