Who We Are

Tenet3® is a digital knowledge management company based in Dayton, Ohio. We have deep roots in cybersecurity, system trustworthiness, and software/hardware assurance. We develop software products involving advanced machine learning and property graph representations to enhance human cognition. Tenet3 is a recognized leader in creating novel solutions for managing knowledge about complex systems. Our capabilities put data in context so that teams can generate meaningful insights. We leverage our knowledge management platform, MeTRA®, and sophisticated AI/ML tooling to rapidly build digital knowledge graphs using open data standards that make them accessible and usable across the lifecycle. Tenet3 is growing by applying our knowledge management platform to systems assurance, cybersecurity, and engineering change analyses.

Why Work Here

At Tenet3, our employee’s contributions are highly visible, valued, and rewarded. Be part of a team that supports both your personal and professional growth. Our team thrives in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment where we’re continuously pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. If you’re looking to work in a place that combines cutting-edge technology with a strong sense of culture and team spirit, and amazing benefits, then we are the place for you!

The Role

Tenet3 is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Accounting Manager to lead and execute the company’s accounting and financial operations. Serving as our primary internal accounting authority, this role owns full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, government contract billing, indirect rate calculations, budgeting, forecasting, and incurred cost submissions.

This is a hands-on individual contributor position with broad functional ownership and no initial direct reports. The ideal candidate pairs rigorous technical accounting expertise with deep federal government contracting experience. You will independently steer our accounting functions while delivering actionable, strategic financial insights directly to executive leadership to guide operational and business decisions.

Essential Responsibilities

General Accounting & Financial Operations

Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll coordination.
Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes; prepare journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
Produce accurate financial statements compliant with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Maintain and enhance internal financial controls, accounting policies, and standard operating procedures.
Coordinate with external CPAs, auditors, and tax professionals on corporate tax planning, filings, and reviews.

Payroll Administration and HR Coordination

Oversee end-to-end payroll processing to ensure accurate, timely compensation, deductions, and tax withholdings.
Partner closely with Human Resources on onboarding, salary adjustments, benefits deductions, and DCAA-compliant timekeeping.
Review and reconcile payroll reports, labor distribution entries, and general ledger postings.
Coordinate with external tax advisors and payroll vendors on quarterly/annual payroll tax filings and compliance.

Government Contract Billing & Administration

Prepare, reconcile, and submit contract invoices via government platforms and commercial billing channels.
Monitor contract funding thresholds, period-of-performance dates, modifications, and accounts receivable collections.
Collaborate with managers to verify labor allocations, direct expenses, deliverables, and contract-level profitability.

Cost Accounting, Indirect Rates & DCAA Compliance

Develop, monitor, and analyze indirect cost pools and allocation bases (fringe, overhead, G&A) in compliance with FAR and CAS requirements.
Track direct vs. indirect cost classifications, perform rate variance analyses, and identify/segregate unallowable costs under FAR Part 31.
Develop and update provisional billing rates; support labor rate pricing models for new contract proposals.