Bookkeeper GovCon Experience

Company Description

AtWork Systems, Inc., based in Arlington, Virginia, is a computer software company that provides innovative solutions for small and medium-sized professional service firms, including government contractors. Their flagship product, OneLynk, is a cloud-based Shared Services Online (SSO) platform offering a comprehensive back-office ecosystem to streamline business operations. OneLynk includes customizable templates and tools for finance, human resource management, timekeeping, procurement, project management, and payroll. The platform enhances visibility, facilitates regulatory compliance through built-in analytics, and connects businesses with professional resource networks to scale their operations.

Role Description

Atwork Systems is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Part-Time Bookkeeper to support our managed services team serving government contracting (GovCon) clients. The ideal person is an experienced accounting professional who thrives in structured environments, follows established processes, and ensures accurate day-to-day financial operations. The Bookkeeper will play a key role in maintaining financial integrity, supporting compliance, and enabling efficient back-office operations for our clients

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage accounts payable processes, including vendor setup, invoice intake, coding, and timely processing of payments
• Manage accounts receivable functions, including customer setup, invoice generation, and tracking collections
• Follow established accounting Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistency, accuracy, and compliance
• Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations, identifying and resolving discrepancies
• Review and reconcile labor distribution reports to ensure accurate allocation of labor costs across projects and contracts
• Support the monthly accounting close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting preparation
• Maintain accurate and organized financial records in accordance with GovCon requirements
• Collaborate with Controllers and other team members to ensure alignment with financial controls and client expectations
• Assist with audit support and documentation as needed

Required Qualifications:

• 5–7 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience, preferably in a government contracting environment
• Strong understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger processes
• Experience performing bank and credit card reconciliations
• Familiarity with labor distribution and project-based accounting concepts
• High attention to detail with strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to follow defined processes and meet deadlines consistently
• Experience using accounting/ERP systems and Microsoft Excel

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with GovCon accounting systems (e.g., Deltek Costpoint, Unanet, or similar platforms)
• Understanding of FAR and DCAA compliance requirements
• Experience working in a managed services or multi-client environment

Key Success Metrics:

• Accuracy and timeliness of AP/AR processing
• Successful completion of monthly reconciliations and close tasks
• Adherence to SOPs and internal controls
• Data accuracy in labor distribution and financial records
• Responsiveness and reliability in supporting client needs

Why Join AtWork Systems:

• Be part of a growing managed services team supporting GovCon organizations
• Flexible, part-time work structure
• Opportunity to work with standardized processes and modern tools (OneLynk platform)
• Collaborative team environment with opportunities to grow your GovCon expertise