Astrion · 7 hours ago
Project Setup Accountant
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expAstrion is seeking an experienced Project Setup Accountant to manage the setup, maintenance, and governance of government contracts within Deltek Costpoint. This role ensures compliance with accounting standards and serves as a liaison between various departments, providing oversight throughout the project setup lifecycle.
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Responsibilities
Setup and maintenance of complex government contracts in Deltek Costpoint, including multi-CLIN/SLIN contracts, task orders, IDIQs, and contract modifications
Configure projects, subprojects, and task orders with appropriate revenue formulas, billing formulas, rate structures, ceilings, and periods of performance
Establish and maintain contract records in Costpoint Contract Management, including funding, ceilings, fee structures, and billing terms
Design and maintain compliant project charge trees, account groups, organizations, and labor category mappings
Serve as a reviewer for government contracts, amendments, and funding actions
Interpret contract terms and translate them into compliant Costpoint configurations for Cost-Plus, T&M, FFP, and IDIQ contracts
Identify financial, compliance, and setup risks and proactively recommend solutions
Ensure all project and contract setups comply with GAAP, FAR, DFARS, CAS, and company accounting policies
Enforce cost allowability and allocability through proper Costpoint configuration and internal controls
Serve as a accounting contact during external financial and DCAA audits and other government reviews related to project setup and billing
Act as advisor to Contracts, Billing, Program Management, and Finance leadership
Assist with developing, documenting, and improving standard operating procedures (SOPs) for project setup in Costpoint
Identify opportunities for process improvements, system enhancements, and automation
Establish billing and revenue setup to ensure accuracy, compliance, and alignment with contract terms
Monitor funding, ceilings, and period-of-performance controls and escalate potential issues to leadership
Support complex billing scenarios, revenue recognition, and project closeouts
Provide support for month-end and year-end close related to project accounting
Assist with indirect rate calculations, revenue recognition analysis, and complex project-related journal entries
Provide project setup data and insights to support financial reporting, forecasting, and management decision-making
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
3 - 5+ years of accounting experience in a government contracting environment
Advanced, hands-on expertise with Deltek Costpoint project and contract setup
Strong experience with government contract types (CPFF, T&M, FFP, IDIQ)
In-depth knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)
High proficiency in Deltek Costpoint (Project Setup, Contract Management, Billing, GL, and related modules)
Advanced Excel skills
Experience with process documentation and internal control design
Exceptional attention to detail and strong compliance mindset
Ability to interpret complex contracts and assess accounting and compliance risk
Strong teamwork and communication skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple complex setups simultaneously
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Preferred
Experience in a mid-size to large government contractor environment
Prior experience leading or training project setup/accounting teams
Company
Astrion
Astrion is a provider of mission support and advanced engineering services.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
David Zolet
Chief Executive Officer
Dalia Khanafseh
Senior Vice President, Transformation
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