Junior Project Accountant (3725)at SMX(View all jobs)

United States

SMX is seeking a Junior Project Accountant to work in our Project Accounting Group. The successful candidate will be responsible for project set-up and maintenance of Deltek Costpoint for both direct and indirect projects. As SMX continues to expand its centralized project setup throughout the enterprise, this role will ensure the project setup is efficient, timely, accurate, and aligned with SMX Policies and Procedures. The ideal candidate will have experience with project accounting and the associated setup within Costpoint 8 or a willingness to learn.

Reporting directly to the Director of Project Accounting and Revenue Compliance, the Junior Project Accountant is responsible to work with Program Managers, Contracts, and Finance and other key functional areas.

Responsibilities

Provide end-to-end project support for all contract types within the company portfolio of projects. (FP, CR, TM, Hybrids)

Prepare revenue adjustments

Work collaboratively with the Group Finance Leads, Program Managers, Contracts, and the accounting team to ensure project setup configurations meet the billing, revenue recognition and reporting requirements and aligned with the Company’s policy

Ability to read and analyze contracts and ensure accurate initial setup in Costpoint

Serve as a liaison between the stakeholders to address questions, investigate project variances and resolve any issues that may arise

Attend project kick-off meetings when applicable for New Awards, Option Years and other material changes

Ensure the repository of all contract setup and modification documentation is up to date

Support multiple program tasks simultaneously while prioritizing effort along strict timelines to ensure SLAs are met

Perform special projects as needed

Required Skills and Experience

High School Diploma required; BS in Accounting desired

1+ years of experience with the Deltek Costpoint projects module

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, customer service and collaborative team environment

Ability to communicate (both verbal and written) in a clear, friendly, professional, and proactive manner

Highly organized and meticulous

Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with others

Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel – pivot tables, formulas

US Citizenship required for work under DoD contracts.

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SMX is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability status, protected veteran status, race, color, age, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or genetic information. SMX is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including disability and veterans.

Selected applicant will be subject to a background investigation.