AFS Project Accounting Specialist

Job Description

Role Title: AFS Project Accounting Specialist

Start Date: As soon as possible

Work Location:Arlington, VA 

Description:        

This individual will support the AFS Project Accounting function within the Controllership organization. They will be responsible for reading and understanding AFS’ contracts and appropriately setting up contracts in Deltek CostPoint based on their knowledge of CostPoint and AFS’ business. This individual will also work closely to coordinate with Project managers and other stakeholders to ensure agreement on key contract terms and conditions for Project setup.

Role Responsibilities

• Interpret contracts utilizing CostPoint and deep industry knowledge

• Utilize CostPoint project setup module and basic revenue recognition for all types of contracts (T&M, FFP, CPFC)

• Utilize Cognos reporting  

Required Skills 

2+ years of experience in the following required

• Reading and interpreting government contracts (FFP, T&M, and Cost Type)

• Deltek Costpoint, providing project setup/accounting support in a U.S. Federal government contractor environment

• Strong communication and organization skills

Preferred Skills

• 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

Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree or 4+ years of full time applicable experience

Additional Information

Additional Info:

Must be able to pass a background and drug screen