Staff Accountant Costpoint

DescriptionWe are looking for a Staff Accountant Costpoint to support billing, project accounting, and contract administration for a government contractor based in Bethesda, Maryland. This hybrid role works closely with finance and program leadership to keep invoicing, project setup, and cost tracking accurate across a range of federal and commercial engagements. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to a growing organization while helping maintain strong compliance and financial controls.

Responsibilities

• Interpret contract terms and coordinate with program leaders to confirm labor categories, subcontract details, funding limits, billing rules, and other invoicing requirements for multiple contract structures
• Establish new projects in Deltek Costpoint and maintain project records throughout the contract lifecycle to support accurate financial reporting and billing activity
• Develop and refine standard procedures for project setup, then partner with internal stakeholders to ensure those processes are followed consistently and remain compliant
• Track contract funding, review invoice activity, and identify issues that could affect billing accuracy or revenue recognition
• Partner with project managers to validate employee labor charges and resolve discrepancies that may impact project costing
• Record and monitor project expenses in alignment with applicable accounting guidance and contractual requirements
• Perform monthly reconciliations comparing billed and unbilled amounts to recorded revenue, researching and correcting variances as needed
• Prepare and process government invoices while supporting accounts receivable and other operational accounting tasks tied to contract performance.

Interested candidates in this Staff Accountant role and other fulltime accounting and finance opportunities across the DC metro area, please send our resume to Justin Decker via LinkedInRequirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• At least 3 years of experience in billing and accounts receivable within the government contracting industry
• Hands-on experience preparing invoices for federal government contracts
• Strong working knowledge of Deltek Costpoint, including project setup and billing functions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and confidence working with formulas, reconciliations, and financial data analysis
• Solid understanding of general ledger activity, journal entries, and core accounting principles such as debits and credits
• Ability to review contract documents carefully and apply billing terms accurately across different agreement types.

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