Accountant

Job Description

Ignite is an ISO 9001:2015 and CMMI Services Level 3 certified, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), headquartered in Huntsville, AL. By design, Ignite is a provider of professional services to customers in the education, federal, and commercial industries and, in every action, seeks to be the preeminent provider in this space. Ignite upholds our values of competency, collaboration, innovation, reliability, and results through everything we do.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Accountant to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will have experience working with government contracts and a solid understanding of cost accounting practices.

Job Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and process transactions for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
• Support audits conducted by agencies such as DCAA (Defense Contract Audit Agency)
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts
• Ensure compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
• Support monthly billing process
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3–5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in government contracting
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint and Time & Expense
• Strong knowledge of FAR, CAS, and GAAP
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, formulas)
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
  
  

• Experience with DCAA audits and compliance requirements
• Familiarity with contract types (CPFF, T&M, FFP)