Project Setup Accountant

<strong>Overview</strong><br><br><p style="margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva; color: #000000;"><strong>Project Setup Accountant</strong></span></p><p style="margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;"><strong>LOCATION:</strong> Remote, U.S.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;"><strong>JOB STATUS:</strong> Full-time</span></p><p style="margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;"><strong>CLEARANCE:</strong> N/A</span></p><p style="margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;"><strong>CERTIFICATION:</strong> N/A</span></p><p style="margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;"><strong>TRAVEL:</strong> As Needed</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Astrion has an exciting opportunity for <span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-contrast="auto">an experienced and results-oriented </span><strong><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-contrast="auto">Project Setup Accountant. </span></strong><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-contrast="auto">The Project Setup Accountant is a subject matter expert responsible for the end-to-end setup, maintenance, and governance of government contracts and projects within Deltek Costpoint. This role ensures complex contract structures are configured accurately and in full compliance with GAAP, FAR/DFARS, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and DCAA requirements. The Project Setup Accountant serves as a key liaison between Accounting, Contracts, Billing, and Program Management, providing leadership, guidance, and oversight across the project setup lifecycle.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-contrast="auto">There will be periodic peak workloads aligned with month-end close, billing cycles, contract awards, and audit periods.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;"><strong>REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS</strong></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;"><strong>Education</strong></span><ul><li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.</span></li></ul></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;"><strong>Experience</strong></span><ul><li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">3 - 5+ years of accounting experience in a government contracting environment.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Advanced, hands-on expertise with Deltek Costpoint project and contract setup.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Strong experience with government contract types (CPFF, T&M, FFP, IDIQ).</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">In-depth knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).</span></li></ul></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;"><strong>Systems & Technical Skills</strong></span><ul><li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">High proficiency in Deltek Costpoint (Project Setup, Contract Management, Billing, GL, and related modules).</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Advanced Excel skills</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Experience with process documentation and internal control design.</span></li></ul></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;"><strong>Skills & Competencies</strong></span><ul><li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Exceptional attention to detail and strong compliance mindset.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Ability to interpret complex contracts and assess accounting and compliance risk.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Strong teamwork and communication skills.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Ability to work independently and manage multiple complex setups simultaneously.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.</span></li></ul></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;"><strong>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS</strong></span></p><ul><li><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Experience in a mid-size to large government contractor environment.</span></p></li><li><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Prior experience leading or training project setup/accounting teams.</span></p></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;"><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></span></p><ul><li><strong><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">General Responsibilities</span></strong><ul><li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Setup and maintenance of complex government contracts in Deltek Costpoint, including multi-CLIN/SLIN contracts, task orders, IDIQs, and contract modifications.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Configure projects, subprojects, and task orders with appropriate revenue formulas, billing formulas, rate structures, ceilings, and periods of performance.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Establish and maintain contract records in Costpoint Contract Management, including funding, ceilings, fee structures, and billing terms.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Design and maintain compliant project charge trees, account groups, organizations, and labor category mappings.</span></li></ul></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;"><strong>Contract Review & Financial Interpretation</strong></span><ul><li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Serve as a reviewer for government contracts, amendments, and funding actions.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Interpret contract terms and translate them into compliant Costpoint configurations for Cost-Plus, T&M, FFP, and IDIQ contracts.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Identify financial, compliance, and setup risks and proactively recommend solutions.</span></li></ul></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;"><strong>Compliance, Controls & Audit Support</strong></span><ul><li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Ensure all project and contract setups comply with GAAP, FAR, DFARS, CAS, and company accounting policies.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Enforce cost allowability and allocability through proper Costpoint configuration and internal controls.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Serve as a accounting contact during external financial and DCAA audits and other government reviews related to project setup and billing.</span></li></ul></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;"><strong>Leadership & Cross-Functional Partnership</strong></span><ul><li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Act as advisor to Contracts, Billing, Program Management, and Finance leadership.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Assist with developing, documenting, and improving standard operating procedures (SOPs) for project setup in Costpoint.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Identify opportunities for process improvements, system enhancements, and automation.</span></li></ul></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;"><strong>Billing, Revenue & Funding Oversight</strong></span><ul><li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Establish billing and revenue setup to ensure accuracy, compliance, and alignment with contract terms.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Monitor funding, ceilings, and period-of-performance controls and escalate potential issues to leadership.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Support complex billing scenarios, revenue recognition, and project closeouts.</span></li></ul></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;"><strong>Month-End Close & Reporting Support</strong></span><ul><li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Provide support for month-end and year-end close related to project accounting.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Assist with indirect rate calculations, revenue recognition analysis, and complex project-related journal entries.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Provide project setup data and insights to support financial reporting, forecasting, and management decision-making.</span></li></ul></li></ul>

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