Accountant (Project Accounting)

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain projects in Deltek Costpoint, ensuring accurate setup of contract terms, billing structures, funding, and project details.
• Create and maintain project Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and project coding.
• Assign and update project charge codes and employee labor allocations.
• Process project and labor reclassifications as needed.
• Monitor project budgets, expenditures, funding limitations, and contract performance.
• Support project managers with budget-to-actual reporting and financial analysis.
• Prepare and review customer invoices in accordance with contract terms.
• Monitor funding ceilings and contract modifications.
• Ensure compliance with customer contract requirements and billing guidelines.
• Research and resolve billing discrepancies and contract-related accounting issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 4+ years of accounting experience.
• Experience using Deltek Costpoint.
• Experience with project accounting and contract billing.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred

• Government contracting experience.
• Experience supporting DCAA-compliant environments.
• Experience with project setup, funding modifications, and contract billing.
• Knowledge of Time & Materials, Cost Plus, and Fixed Price contracts.

Desired Traits

• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive and solutions-oriented mindset.