Accountant 1
Washington D.C., MD - USA
Job Summary
Advanced Strategic Insight (ASI) is seeking a detail-oriented accounting professional to support the Senior VP of Corporate Affairs and the organizations day-to-day financial operations. This role combines hands-on accounting with executive-level support in a fast-paced compliance-driven government contracting environment.
The ideal candidate has experience with DelteksCostpoint software and a strong understanding of government accounting practices. They thrive in a fast-paced compliance-driven environment and can seamlessly shift between focused detail-oriented work and reactive time-sensitive priorities without compromising quality or professionalism.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting & Financial Operations
- Support accounting processes such as recording expense reports and vendor payments inDeltekCostpoint.
- Assistwith subcontractor operations including tracking hours and travel for compliance ensuring proper documentation coordinatingcontractand funding modificationsvalidatinginvoices and handling PO managementinCostpoint.
- Support journal entries reconciliations and month-end/year-end close.
- Assistwith financial reporting data analysis and auditpreparation.
- Maintain audit-ready documentation and ensure compliance with GAAP FAR andDCAA.
Executive & Operational Support
- Support the SVP with dailyfinancial and administrativeprioritiesincluding scheduling travelorganizingandmaintainingdepartment files.
- Track deadlines audits and key deliverables.
- Prepare financial presentations and leadership materials.
- Coordinate across internal teams and external vendors.
- Handle confidential communications and ad hoc research/projects.
Qualifications
- Associate or bachelorsdegree in accounting Finance Business Administration or related field preferred
- 35 years of accounting/finance experience (government contracting preferred)
- DeltekCostpoint softwareexperience
- Strong knowledge of GAAP FAR and DCAArequirements
- Proficiencyin Microsoft Office
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
- High levelof discretion and professionalism in handling confidential information
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred
- Executiveadministrativesupport experience
- Governmentcontract /project accounting
- Audit support experience(DCAA or external audits)
What We Offer
- Competitive salary 401(k) with match
- Remote flexibility unlimited PTO
- Exposure to executive leadership
- Collaborative mission-driven environment
ASI Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability status as a protected veteran or any characteristic protected by applicable law.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Advanced Strategic Insight is a motivated small business that provides the highest levels of experience and operational expertise to the Department of Defense and the defense industry.