Cost Accountant

We have an immediate opening for an IT Cost Accountant at least 7 years of work experience and 3 years of DOD financial management experience in a leadership role as a cost accountant, analyst, or relevant role in real-time tracking and reporting costs associated with IT products and processes, scrutinizing IT product line expenses, maintaining service catalog costs and published rates, budgeting, reconciliation, maximizing value, agile innovation accounting, and capital expenses (Cap Ex) and operating expenses (OpEx).

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Must possess a minimum of a Secret level Security Clearance - upgradeable to TS SCI.

The Contractor responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Lead the design, implementation, and management of an enterprise ledger-based accounting solution within a major DOD component.
• Collect and organize financial data and metadata into a database or accounting solution.
• Understand and track Cap Ex, depreciation, and OpEx for multiple value streams in a scaled agile portfolio.
• Integration of multiple systems and data sources into the enterprise accounting solution.
• Determine and recommend best approaches to seat-based vs variable cost-based chargeback models.
• Determine and calculate formulas for fixed and variable costs, such as operations and maintenance, capital expenditures, contracts, and intra-department agreements.
• Plan and track spending and prepare reports for multiple DARPA technical and support offices.
• Prepare cost forecasts for monthly, quarterly, or annual operating schedules.
• Analyze month-end, quarterly, and year-end reports to identify and recommend cost-effective improvements.
• Balance sheet and Profit and Loss Statement preparation.
• Demonstrated understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Demonstrated understanding of lean budgeting and innovation accounting in a scaled agile environment.
• In-depth knowledge of accounting principles and best practices.
• Familiarity with DOD accounting practices.
• Computer literacy skills, especially with MS Excel and basic data entry and computation.
• Analytical skills with a keen sense of organization and detail.
• Proven time management skills and ability to work under strict deadlines.
• Working familiarity and knowledge with MSFT Dynamics ERP system.