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Applied Intuition is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to manage full-cycle Accounts Payable (AP) operations with a focus on government contract compliance and job costing. The role is based in the Washington, D.C. office and requires in-office presence 5 days per week, with flexibility for occasional remote work.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee full-cycle AP processing including coding, approvals, and disbursements in accordance with FAR-compliant accounting practices
- Manage job cost coding and allocation to appropriate cost objectives, ensuring accuracy of direct and indirect charges and allowability determinations per FAR 31 and contractual terms
- Perform subcontractor invoice reviews and reconciliations, ensuring alignment with contract terms, funding, and cost allowability
- Process and audit employee travel expense reports, verifying compliance with company policy and JFTR/FTR regulations
- Maintain and apply accurate per diem rates based on GSA schedules and contract-specific requirements
- Calculate and record sales and use tax accruals for applicable purchases and ensure proper tax reporting and remittance
- Maintain fixed assets and depreciation schedules per asset class, prepare and book adjusting entries as required
- Collaborate with project managers, procurement, and contracts teams to validate costs and ensure timely invoice approvals and accruals
- Maintain detailed and audit-ready documentation supporting AP transactions and travel expense reimbursements
- Support month-end close activities including AP accruals, job cost reconciliations, and variance analysis
- Assist in preparing schedules for DCAA, DCMA, and independent audits as needed
- Prepare and file 1099MISC, 1099 NSC, 1098 filings annually and assist with drafting responses to IRS inquiries
- Provide support for continuous improvement of AP and job cost processes, identifying areas for increased efficiency and internal control
About Applied Intuition:
Founded in 2017 and valued at $15 billion, Applied Intuition is a Silicon Valley-based company powering the future of physical AI. The company creates digital infrastructure for autonomous systems serving automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining, and agriculture industries. Eighteen of the top 20 global automakers and the United States military trust Applied Intuition's solutions. The company has offices globally including Washington, D.C.; San Diego; Ft. Walton Beach; Ann Arbor; London; Stuttgart; Munich; Stockholm; Bangalore; Seoul; and Tokyo.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
- 5+ years of accounting experience within a federal government contracting environment, with strong focus on accounts payable and job costing
- Advanced understanding of FAR/DFARS cost principles, allowability, and government accounting standards
- Proven experience processing and auditing travel expense reports in compliance with JFTR, FTR, and federal per diem rules
- Strong background in job cost allocation, cost segregation, and subcontractor invoice tracking
- Knowledge of sales and use tax accruals, thresholds, and multistate compliance
- Proficiency with ERP systems such as PROCAS, Deltek Costpoint, Unanet, or similar platforms
- Excellent Microsoft Excel skills for reconciliations and cost report building
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to prioritize and manage multiple deliverables
- Ability to gain a US Government security clearance
Nice to Have:
- Experience supporting DCAA or DCMA audits
- Familiarity with JFTR travel guidelines, ITAR, and other government regulatory frameworks
- Prior experience in defense DoD contracting environment
- Active Secret Clearance
