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Part-time Entry-Level Project Accountant

Terrestris LLC · Woodbridge, VA · 1 mo ago
AccountingPart-time

About the role

We are seeking a Part-time Entry-Level Project Accountant to support our growing team. This role is primarily on-site in Woodbridge, VA with (1) day per week at our Springfield, VA office.

Responsibilities

  • Track project budgets, actuals, and forecasts.
  • Aid in maintaining state tax compliance and reviewing travel reports.
  • Ensure costs are allowable, allocable, and reasonable per FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation) and CAS (Cost Accounting Standards).
  • Maintain compliance with agency-specific guidelines (e.g., DCAA, DFARS).
  • Support audits and ensure audit-ready documentation.
  • Prepare and submit invoices in accordance with the contract (T&M, CPFF, FFP, etc.).
  • Reconcile billed vs. actual costs.
  • Interface with government payment systems (e.g., Wide Area Workflow (WAWF)).
  • Reconcile labor costs with timesheets and labor distribution reports.
  • Ensure accuracy of direct and indirect labor allocations.
  • Support indirect rate calculations and rate variance analysis.
  • Set up new projects in the accounting system according to contract terms.
  • Ensure proper closeout of projects—final invoices, audit support, and documentation archiving.
  • Generate internal financial reports and external reports for government agencies.
  • Provide project managers with real-time financial data to support decision-making.
  • Aid in preparing for and responding to DCAA or agency financial audits.
  • Maintain detailed records to ensure traceability and compliance.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
  • A minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience (internships, academic projects, or part-time work) in financial analysis or accounting.
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial management within complex organizations.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel; experience with SharePoint is preferred.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively and communicate clearly with internal team(s).

Benefits

We offer outstanding benefits including health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

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