Cost Accountant

A government organization in Charleston is seeking a Cost Accountant to join there team for a 4 - 8 month contract.

• Reconcile and analyze assigned accounts to the general ledger monthly.
• Prepare journal entries to complete monthly accounting cycle, annual audit, and any adjusting entries necessary to reconcile subsidiary records to the general ledger.
• Maintain information on financial ERP system (Dynamics 365 F&O) and using spreadsheet programs and/or database programs to aid in preparing monthly and/or annual analyses for assigned accounts.
• Verify all source documents are correctly charged and pertain to the project using sound technical judgment.
• Work with various departments to close out projects in a timely manner.
• Participate in the implementation team for project, asset & budget tracking software (Power Plan) through testing and go-live stages as well as ongoing use.
• Monitor GAAP standards in area of responsibility.
• Accountable for the timely completion of assigned year-end audit schedules, annual functional area incentives and any assigned financial/accounting reports.
• Ongoing testing of accounting and project management related software during upgrades.

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting and one year experience or a combination of education and experience in Accounting to equal seven (7) years.
• Moderate knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and concepts.