Industries
Government contractors
Accounting, tax, and advisory services for federal, state, and local government contractors.
Overview
Government contractors operate under accounting and reporting requirements that commercial businesses do not face. Indirect rate structures, cost allowability, contract type, and audit readiness affect both compliance and profitability. Edler Zain works with small and mid-sized contractors to build compliant accounting systems, manage indirect rates, and plan for growth, recompetes, and ownership transitions.
Common challenges
DCAA-compliant accounting system requirements
Indirect rate development, monitoring, and provisional billing rates
Cost allowability and unallowable cost segregation
Incurred cost submissions and contract closeout
Cash flow across contract billing cycles and payment terms
Small business size status, set-aside eligibility, and ownership transition
How we help
Our services for government contractors include:
Who we serve
Professional services, IT, engineering, and facilities contractors serving federal, state, and local agencies with revenue between $1 million and $30 million.
Schedule a consultation
Speak with a member of our team about your business. We will review your current situation and outline how we can help.
Frequently asked questions
Can you set up a DCAA-compliant accounting system?
Yes. We configure the chart of accounts, timekeeping, and cost pools required for a compliant system and support pre-award surveys.
Do you prepare incurred cost submissions?
Yes. We prepare annual incurred cost submissions and support the related audit process.
Which accounting systems do you support for contractors?
We work with QuickBooks Online configured for government contracting, Unanet, Deltek Costpoint, and similar platforms.
Can you advise on a sale or ownership change that affects size status?
Yes. We provide Quality of Earnings, transaction structuring, and coordinate with counsel on size and affiliation considerations.