Project Accountant

Company: Amentum
Location: Germantown
Posted on: March 18, 2020

Job Description:

Job SummaryAmentum is actively seeking an experienced Project Accountant to support our office located in Germantown, MD. You will be responsible for project cost accounting and revenue recognition on a portfolio of diverse contracts. These activities include setting up projects in CostPoint, revenue recognition, unbilled receivable analysis, and customer billing.Responsibilities include:

• Read and interpret the basic contract document as it relates to billing and revenue recognition, identify and confirm invoicing requirements with the contracts department as necessary, collaborate with project analysts and business managers to devise a project structure that considers billing, revenue and cost accumulation requirements.
• Maintain all aspects of projects within CostPoint.
• Prepare Cost Plus, T&M and Fixed Price billings for submission to customers.
• Perform monthly revenue review and research discrepancies.
• Assist with collection efforts and continued efforts on decreasing receivables.
• Assist with DCAA information requests.
• Assist with Contract Close-out processes.
• Ad hoc reporting as necessary.
• Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.Minimum RequirementsCandidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field and have at least 6 years of job-related experience.
  • Must have excellent writing, spreadsheet, and word-processing skills
  • Must be detail-oriented, highly motivated, and able to multitask
  • Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment with deadlines, manage multiple projects concurrently and work self-sufficiently as well as in a Team.
  • Must have the ability to dissect complex issues, identify the root causes of errors, draw conclusions and recommend solutions in a timely manner.
  • Must be able to work well with others and always maintain a professional and positive attitude.
  • Position may require the ability to pass and maintain a Security Clearance.
  • Must be U.S. Citizen. Preferred Qualifications
    • CostPoint experience is preferredEOE including Disability/Protected Veterans.If you are an applicant with a disability that requires a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the abilityor unable to usethe online application system and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact our Reasonable Accommodation Helpline at 1-888-877-3181 or 301-944-3299 or email itsupport@amentum.com for assistance. In order to address your request, the following information is needed:LP.SKU-D1.LISTUpon receipt of this information we will respond to you promptly to obtain more information about your request.

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