Senior Accountant

Location

United States

Posted

12 hours ago

Salary

$97.5K - $129.5K / year

Seniority

Senior

Bachelor Degree5 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

Senior Accountant

AVUM

• Serve as the primary day-to-day operator and subject matter expert for Deltek Costpoint across all accounting modules (General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Project, Billing, Labor, Purchasing, Time & Expense) • Execute and validate payroll journal entry imports from Paylocity into Costpoint, ensuring proper labor distribution across direct and indirect cost pools • Configure and maintain Costpoint project structures, including charge codes, cost elements, funding profiles, ceiling limits, and revenue recognition rules • Manage Costpoint billing setups for T&M, cost-plus, FFP, and hybrid contract types; generate and review invoices through the Costpoint billing module • Perform Costpoint period-end processing, including revenue recognition runs, indirect rate allocation, account reconciliation, and period close procedures • Maintain the Costpoint chart of accounts, organization structures, and account category hierarchies to support accurate cost pool segregation • Build and maintain Costpoint reports and queries for management reporting, audit support, and ad hoc financial analysis • Troubleshoot Costpoint system issues; coordinate with Deltek support and IT on patches, upgrades, and configuration changes • Manage user security profiles and access controls within Costpoint to ensure proper segregation of duties • Apply FAR Part 31 cost allowability, allocability, and reasonableness criteria to all transactions; identify and segregate unallowable costs in accordance with the company's Disclosure Statement • Calculate, monitor, and adjust provisional indirect rates (fringe, overhead, G&A, material handling) and reconcile actual vs. provisional rates quarterly • Prepare the annual Incurred Cost Submission (ICS) package in accordance with FAR 52.216-7, including required schedules, certifications, and reconciliations • Support DCAA audit requests, including floor checks, system audits (accounting, billing, estimating, purchasing), and incurred cost audits; prepare supporting documentation and walkthroughs • Ensure compliance with applicable Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), including consistency in cost accounting practices and timely disclosure of changes • Maintain cost pool structures and allocation bases in alignment with the company's CAS Disclosure Statement and established accounting practices • Process and track contract funding modifications, obligations, ceiling adjustments, and period of performance changes in Costpoint • Monitor contract funding status and alert program managers when contracts approach funded ceilings or funding gaps • Perform full monthly close process, including journal entries, accruals, deferrals, intercompany eliminations, and balance sheet reconciliations • Reconcile all balance sheet accounts monthly with supporting schedules and variance explanations; maintain organized workpaper files • Manage full-cycle accounts payable: vendor invoice validation, 3-way match (PO, receipt, invoice), approval routing, payment processing, and 1099 reporting • Process accounts receivable, including invoice generation, cash application, collections follow-up, and aging analysis on federal and commercial accounts • Prepare bank reconciliations and manage corporate credit card expense reconciliation and reporting • Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports for executive leadership • Support annual external audit and tax return preparation; prepare requested schedules, analyses, and PBC (Prepared by Client) items • Maintain fixed asset register, including capitalization, depreciation schedules, and disposal tracking within Costpoint • Set up new projects/contracts in Costpoint, including project hierarchy, labor categories, ODC (Other Direct Cost) elements, subcontractor structures, and billing terms • Review and validate project cost reports; investigate and resolve cost mischarges, labor mispostings, and allocation anomalies • Prepare and submit government contract invoices (SF-1034, SF-1035, or electronic) through Costpoint and applicable government payment portals (WAWF/IPP) • Track and report on contract profitability, budget vs. actual performance, EAC (Estimate at Completion), and funding burn rates • Process and account for subcontractor invoices, consultant payments, and pass-through costs in accordance with FAR and contract terms • Reconcile revenue recognition entries to contract billing; ensure proper cutoff between periods

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field
  • 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with a minimum of 3 years in government contract accounting at a federal contractor
  • Hands-on proficiency with Deltek Costpoint — must have direct experience with GL, AP, AR, Project, Billing, and Labor modules
  • Strong working knowledge of FAR Part 31 cost principles, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and DCAA audit requirements
  • Experience preparing or substantially contributing to Incurred Cost Submissions (ICS)
  • Demonstrated experience with indirect rate calculations (fringe, overhead, G&A) and provisional-to-actual rate reconciliation
  • Experience with government contract billing across multiple contract types (T&M, cost-plus, FFP)
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/INDEX-MATCH, data analysis)
  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with high attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet recurring deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

  • comprehensive benefits package including medical (Cigna)
  • dental and vision (Principal)
  • 401(k)
  • PTO
  • education reimbursement
  • certification reimbursement

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