Job Posting – Accounting & Project Control Specialist

About the Role

Join our small, collaborative Finance team as an Accounting & Project Control Specialist. In this role, you’ll support both corporate and program-level financial operations — including general accounting, project budgeting and forecasting, contract billing, and cost tracking — in a government contracting environment using Deltek Costpoint.

Because we operate as a lean team, this position also includes a variety of ad hoc and cross-functional tasks, making flexibility, initiative, and strong analytical and problem-solving skills essential. You’ll have the opportunity to work across multiple functional areas and contribute directly to process improvement, compliance, and financial accuracy company wide.

This is a hybrid role with occasional travel to our McLean, VA corporate headquarters.  Please note that this role requires a basic proficiency level using the Deltek Costpoint Budgeting and Planning Module.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger maintenance, and reconciliations.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, and reporting.
• Assist with budget development, forecasting, and variance analysis across multiple projects and cost centers.
• Manage and monitor project setup, billing, and revenue recognition in Deltek Costpoint, ensuring contract alignment and compliance with FAR/DFARS.
• Track and analyze project costs, funding, and indirect rate applications, providing insights to the CFO and program managers.
• Prepare and distribute monthly financial and project performance reports to leadership.
• Support audit preparation (DCAA, external, and internal) through data validation and documentation.
• Maintain accurate and organized financial records and supporting documentation.
• Collaborate with Contracts, HR, and Operations to ensure consistent and accurate data across all systems.
• Handle a wide variety of ad hoc financial analyses, process improvements, and administrative support tasks as needed in a small, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• 4–6 years of accounting or project control experience, preferably in a government contracting environment.
• Proficiency with Deltek Costpoint, (Costpoint Budget and Planning modules) and Microsoft Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables, lookups).
• Strong understanding of GAAP and FAR/DFARS
• Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Flexible, resourceful, and comfortable performing diverse and ad hoc tasks in a small-team setting.

Work Environment

• Reports to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
• Full-time position; remote or hybrid work options available depending on experience and location.
• Small, collaborative team environment with broad exposure to company operations.
• Occasional extended hours during closing, audits, or proposal cycles.

 Compensation

• Salary Range: $80,000 – $90,000 per year (commensurate with experience).
• Comprehensive benefits package offered.