Project Cost Accountant
Project Cost Accountant
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Job Description
Job Title:Project Cost Accountant
Job Type:Contract / Contract to Hire
Location:Reston VA
Key Responsibilities:
- Set up new projects upon contract award or authorization to proceed.
- Process contract modifications and create new charge codes.
- Collaborate with project managers to establish WBS and initial budget setups.
- Maintain wage determination and recommend proper project setup.
- Ensure accurate revenue recognition billing and cost reporting.
- Create and distribute project status and revenue summary reports.
- Resolve labor errors and research revenue issues.
- Troubleshoot Deltek application issues and serve as a liaison between operations and accounting.
- Assist with monthly close processes and account reconciliations.
Qualifications and Skills:
- 8 years of relevant work experience in Government Contract Accounting/Finance.
- Experience with Costpoint 8.1 or 8.2 is essential.
- Strong collaborative and effective communication skills.
- Ability to work independently as a selfstarter and problem solver.
- Preferred experience with Costpoint Project Setup and/or Billing modules.
- CPA or extensive accounting experience is desired but not required.
- Cognos Report experience is desired.
Education and Certification Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in accounting finance or a related field.
- Ability to secure and maintain Department of Defense Security Clearance if required.
- Must pass preemployment testing (drug and background checks).
Employment Type
Contract
