Senior Project Accountant

Overview

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is hiring a Senior Project Accountant in Alexandria, VA.

• Maintain all aspects of new direct and indirect project setup and existing project maintenance in Costpoint for projects of various contract types to include Cost Plus, Time Material, Work in Process and Fixed Price.
• Analyze contract awards, modifications, purchase orders and other contract vehicles to enable the accurate and timely set-up of projects in the Costpoint accounting system (within SLA terms).
• Upload/import the input file on the Import Project Master Data Screen.
• Collaborate with internal customers to recommend proper project setup to ensure accurate revenue recognition, billing, and cost reporting requirements are met.
• Ensure financial accounting policies and processes are met while processing requests.
• Respond to Service Now requests.
• Lead project setup business system initiatives, which include: (i) assessing & developing tools, (ii) re-designing the setup workflow & process, and (iii) documenting standardization requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve problems in Deltek Costpoint, Time Collection, Nintex, and Service Now.
• Use Nintex workflow software and review and enter data received from workflow.
• Crosstrain select internal resources on Project Setup-related items.
• Assist with month-end close related duties, to include: (i) reviewing revenue computations and preparing system adjustments, (ii) confirming system costing accuracy, (iii) and contract backlog information accuracy.
• Support other Finance, Accounting and Contract initiatives.

• 10+ years of relevant, progressive experience in public accounting.
• Possess strong experience with importing files for project setup.
• Prior experience in government contracting within an Accounting/Finance team.
• Strong experience and efficiency with Costpoint 7 or 8.1.
• Experience with Service Now.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail and proactive positive engagement.
• Strong time management skills; ability to multi-task and manage multiple priorities in a timely manner.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

• Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university is a plus, but not required.

• Must have the ability to obtain/maintain a US government security clearance.

Please note:

Candidate must be able to successfully pass a credit check and criminal background investigation.

MTSI embraces nine core values including our first core value of Employees come first. Consistent with our Core Values, we are committed to Equal Opportunity, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with physical and/or mental disabilities.

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