Project Accounting Specialist

The role

This individual will support the AFS Project Accounting function within the Controllership organization. They will set up contracts in Deltek Costpoint and supervise a team of project setup analysts.

What you will do

• Read and understand AFS contracts
• Set up contracts in Deltek Costpoint
• Leverage ServiceNow to initiate and manage project setup requests
• Coordinate with project managers and stakeholders on contract terms
• Supervise day-to-day activities of a team of project setup analysts
• Train staff on project setup processes
• Review and approve project setup actions
• Provide real-time performance feedback
• Track metrics around the project setup process
• Report results to Controllership leadership

Required qualifications

• US Citizenship required
• 2-3 years of experience reading and interpreting government contracts (FFP, T&M, and Cost Type)
• 1-2 years of Deltek Costpoint, providing project setup/accounting support in a U.S. Federal government contractor environment
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Nice to have

• Proven ability to work independently and as a team member
• Ability to interface effectively with all levels of management
• Experience with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Government Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
• Supervisory experience
• Bachelor's Degree

Benefits

• Hands-on experience
• Certifications
• Industry training

Before you apply

• US Citizenship required
• Must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States
• Candidates currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration

About the company

Accenture Federal Services is a technology company within global Accenture that helps the US federal government. Their 13,000+ people pursue technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.