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Senior Accountant

AccountantAccountantFull TimeRemoteSeniorTeam 10,001+Since 1913H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

District of Columbia + 1 moreAll locations: District of Columbia, Washington

Posted

44 days ago

Salary

$100K - $120K / year

Seniority

Senior

Bachelor Degree5 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities in Deltek Costpoint, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and variance analysis • Prepare and review balance sheet account reconciliations, ensuring timely resolution of discrepancies • Maintain accurate general ledger activity in compliance with GAAP and government accounting standards • Support financial statement preparation and internal reporting packages • Serve as a subject-matter expert (SME) for Deltek Costpoint modules, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Project Accounting, Labor & Payroll interfaces • Review and validate project setups, account structures, organizations, and cost pools • Troubleshoot Costpoint issues related to postings, interfaces, and system controls • Support system upgrades, patches, testing, and process improvements • Ensure compliance with DCAA, FAR, and CAS requirements as applicable • Support indirect rate structures (fringe, overhead, G&A) and cost pool maintenance • Assist with incurred cost submissions, audit requests, and data pulls • Maintain audit-ready documentation, schedules, and support files • Support contract billing processes (FFP, T&M, Cost-Plus, as applicable) • Assist with revenue recognition and project cost analysis • Monitor project costs for accuracy, allowability, and proper classification • Partner with Contracts and Project Managers to resolve billing or cost issues • Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, internal controls, and Costpoint workflows • Assist with documentation of accounting policies and procedures • Support segregation of duties and internal control best practices • Provide guidance or review work of junior accounting staff, as applicable

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in government contracting
  • Strong hands-on experience with Deltek Costpoint (required)
  • Solid understanding of GAAP and cost accounting principles
  • Experience supporting audits and regulatory compliance
  • Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliations)
  • High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Experience in a DCAA-audited or audit-ready environment (desired)
  • Knowledge of FAR, CAS, and government contract types (desired)
  • CPA or CMA (preferred, not required)
  • Experience with multi-entity or multi-org accounting structures (desired)
  • Prior involvement in system implementations or Costpoint upgrades (desired)

Benefits

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development
  • Wellness Resources
  • Stock Option Plan

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