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Chugach Government Solutions, LLC · 3 hours ago

PROJECT ACCOUNTING STAFF ACCOUNTANT - NSS

Mississippi, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

4+ years exp

Chugach Government Solutions, LLC is a government contractor with a legacy of supporting critical missions. They are seeking a Project Accounting Staff Accountant who will be responsible for ensuring the completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of contract accounting tasks, including contract analysis and journal entries.

EducationGovernmentInformation TechnologyReal Estate

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Prepares accurate and timely contract analysis to meet corporate deadlines

Identifies and explains variances between budgeted and actual Project Accounting costs and prepares monthly journal entries related to contract analysis

Reviews contract analysis monthly, which includes identifying problems, initiating corrective actions, and communicating results to affected parties

Reviews Cost Reports for unallowable costs, accurate cost coding, and capitalization issues

Prepares and enters journal entries while reviewing teamwork journal entries

Prepares contract briefs

Sets up new contracts and transfer coding as well as reviews contract setup done by others

Evaluates Project Accounting processes, identifies problem areas, and recommends corrective action when needed. This includes evaluating priorities daily and confirming that daily progress is sufficient to meet deadlines

Evaluates project accounting teams’ work for accuracy, completeness, clear presentation, and proper documentation

Participates actively in orientation, training, and development of team members

Owns process documentation of team functions

Performs related work as assigned

Supporting a safe work environment through adherence to regulatory compliance and in-house programs

Ability to produce work that is complete, accurate, and on time

Skill in the use of common office machinery, including copiers, fax machines and computers

Ability to understand and communicate effectively in English

Qualification

GAAP accountingProject AccountingMicrosoft ExcelAccounting degreeCritical thinkingCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or another related field or Experience may be substituted for education as follows: Associates degree in Accounting or another related field and at least four (4) years of progressively responsible accounting experience or at least seven (7) years of progressively responsible accounting experience

Understanding of GAAP accounting processes to include payroll, accounts payable, general ledger, accounts receivable and project accounting

Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel and Word at an intermediate level

Critical thinking skills as demonstrated by ability to identify non-routine issues seek and analyze information and determine appropriate action(s)

Must be a U.S. Citizen in order to obtain required NASA badge

Must be able to provide a certified Birth Certificate (with state seal), Passport, or INS Citizenship documents on date of hire (candidate will be sent home if this paperwork is not provided upon arrival on date of hire)

Must have the ability to communicate the English language, both verbally and written, in an effective manner

Must have, and maintain, a valid Real ID driver's license

Must be able to pass a Pre-Employment background check and drug screen test