Project Accountant and Administrator (R-00142)

Job Responsibilities

• Reports and deliverables are produced timely and accurately
• Ensure customer records are accurate, not exclusive to proper tax exemption status
• Project Setup and Maintenance, including initializing new projects aligning with contract terms and funding, configuring the project properties, billing types and revenue recognition methods, and manage contract modifications
• Resource Setup and Scheduling, including allocating labor to specific projects and tasks based on skill sets and availability, setup and maintain labor categories and bill rates, and monitor resource utilization
• Customer Project Billing, including full monthly billing cycle, submitting accurate customer invoices, reconciling billed versus funded amounts, and light collections
• Project Administration and Compliance, including oversee timekeeping and report generation
• Responsible for the compilation of audit requests for various audits
• Other duties assigned, which may include accounts payable, fixed assets, general ledger accounting, and audit requests
• Making sure external and Internal deadlines are met
• Ensuring customer invoicing is finalized within two business days, after final calendar month-end time entry

Job Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Office programs including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong cross-functional communication skills with the ability to coordinate across finance, project management, and operations teams
• High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple concurrent project setups, budget updates, and system configuration requests
• Direct, administrator-level experience with Unanet GovCon ERP, including project setup, WBS configuration, charge codes, labor categories, cost pools, and user role management (Will entertain alternative ERP experience as well)
• Working knowledge of DCAA compliance requirements including timekeeping standards, audit-readiness, and incurred cost submissions
• Demonstrated ability to interpret contract award documents (CLINs, period of performance, funding ceilings, contract type) and independently configure the corresponding project structure in Unanet
• Familiarity with FAR Part 31 cost principles, including allowable vs. unallowable cost determinations
• Understanding of indirect rate structures (fringe, overhead, G&A) and how indirect costs are allocated across projects within a GovCon ERP environment

Core Competencies

• Analytical – Collects and researches data; designs work flows and procedures
• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; works well in a group setting
• Customer Service – Responds promptly to internal and external customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service
• Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives
• Change Management – Develops workable implementation plans; communicates changes effectively; builds commitment and overcomes resistance; monitors transition and evaluates results
• Business Acumen – Understands business implications of decisions; displays orientation to profitability; aligns work with strategic goals
• Innovation – Generates suggestions for improving processes throughout the organization
• Judgment – Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; includes appropriate players in decision-making process.
• Flexibility – Ability to adapt quickly to a rapidly changing environment
• Work Ethic – Meets tight deadlines and budgets
• Communicator – Exhibits strong listening, verbal and written communication skills

Originally posted on Himalayas