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Comtech

Comtech

Full-service IT solutions for government contracts

Accounting Analyst - Federal

Full-Time
No salary listed
Junior
Bachelor's
Arlington County, Arlington, VA, USA
In Person
No H1B Sponsorship
US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

About the job

Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
  • At least one internship in an accounting-related field, such as tax accounting, auditing, or accounting consulting.
  • CPA candidate status.
  • Working knowledge of financial management and logistics business processes.
  • U.S. citizenship and either NACI or an active Secret clearance.
  • Proficiency in accounting and financial reporting standards.
  • Proficiency in written communication.
  • Novice proficiency with the Accenture Audit and Compliance Tool.
Responsibilities
  • Support the client's financial improvement and audit compliance goals through a variety of work streams.
  • Build or apply working knowledge of financial management and logistics business processes to support improved business processes.
  • Support the client's efforts to achieve financially sound business processes.
Desired Qualifications
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team member.
  • Ability to develop relationships with client personnel.
  • Good understanding of auditing procedures or audit readiness activities.
  • Basic understanding of Department of Defense property management and valuation.
  • Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and Government Auditing Standards Yellow Book audit standards.
  • General understanding of accounting system processing and interfaces, specifically enterprise resource planning systems.
  • Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration in a professional setting, either military or civilian.
  • Demonstrated leadership in a professional setting, either military or civilian.
  • Organizational, multitasking, and time-management skills.

About the company

Comtech provides a full range of IT solutions for the Civilian Federal Government, the Department of Defense, and other Agencies, with a focus on the finance and medical sectors to help meet regulatory requirements while reducing costs and boosting agility. It delivers tailored IT services through skilled staff and contract-focused project execution, guided by an ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System and a dedicated Quality Assurance Manager to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery. The company differentiates itself through its award-winning, customer-oriented approach and a formal QA framework that emphasizes process-driven delivery and compliance for government and regulated contracts. Its goal is to offer reliable, compliant, and cost-efficient IT solutions that improve government operations and strategic flexibility.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Reston, Virginia

Founded

1998

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Third quarter 2026 bookings hit $175.4 million and backlog reached $731.6 million.
  • June 2026 Gilat sale should deliver $143 million to $145 million for debt reduction.
  • Matt Bugbee’s 2025 hiring strengthens federal civilian growth after the public safety pivot.

What critics are saying

  • Debt covenants stay suspended only until July 31, 2027, leaving refinancing pressure.
  • Comtech cut 24% of workforce by April 30, 2026, signaling fragile operating leverage.
  • If Gilat sale stalls, Comtech lacks cash to support Allerium and service $116 million borrowings.

What makes Comtech unique

  • Allerium’s $107 million Q2 funding proves stickiness with Tier 1 telecom customers.
  • Comtech is refocusing on public safety after selling most S&S to Gilat in 2026.
  • Retained cybersecurity training and NG-911 offerings give Comtech a narrower mission-critical niche.

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Benefits

Remote Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Stock Options

Company Equity

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend

Conference Attendance Budget

Professional Development Budget

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Parental Leave

Adoption Assistance

Employee Discounts

Relocation Assistance

Commuter Benefits

Student Loan Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Certification Support

Mentorship Program

Training Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Meal Benefits

Employee Referral Bonus

Gym Membership

Pet Insurance

Bereavement Leave

Company News

GovCon Wire
Jun 25th, 2025
Matt Bugbee Joins Comtech as Chief Growth Officer

Matt Bugbee joins Comtech as chief growth officer.