Project Control Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary:

National Capitol Contracting, LLC is looking to hire a Project Control Accountant who will support the accounting and contracts functions across all aspects of the company. The Project Control Accountant position is a mid-level position and reports directly to the Controller.

This position is 100% remote but must be onsite for the first 30 days in McLean, Virginia . The position may be fully remote if performance is acceptable after 30 days.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitor cash daily to ensure sufficient funds are maintained for payroll and AP disbursements
• Monitor LOC account, prepare, and provide required BBC report to bank quarterly
• Coordinate with the insurance broker to keep Certificate of Insurance current with all holders
• Prepare and post billing, cash receipts and journal entries
• Prepare monthly balance sheet account reconciliations including bank accounts
• Prepare customer invoices and monitor accounts receivable to ensure timely payment
• Prepare bi-weekly AR Report and document actions taken on all ARs over 30 days old
• Maintain and update project, FS and indirect pool budgets in Costpoint
• Maintain Billing Master, Labor Category File, T&M Billing Rates File and Project Workforce in Deltek Costpoint accounting system
• Cost, schedule, funding planning, monitoring, reporting, and analysis of contracts which includes primarily FFP and T&M work
• Understand and identify basic terms and conditions required in the contracts
• Review all contract modifications and provide impact to the Accounting Manager and Program Manager
• Process contract closeouts
• Monitor all cost and resource items assigned based on the contract; ensure all are within budget and charge to accurate project numbers
• Perform ad-hoc financial analysis including forecasting, estimate-at-completion (EAC)/ETC reports, and program budgets
• Monitor funding status, available funds, and assure adequate funding is maintained for all types of contracts
• Assist in contract and new employee setup including project setup and project billing and accounting
• Prepare and file annual BPOL return for Arlington and Fairfax Counties; File Tangible Personal Property Return for Fairfax County; File Kansas City, MO Business License return; File Alabama Business Privilege Tax return
• Review and approve all IFF/CAF filings for GSA contracts
• Register new states as needed for payroll and business taxes
• File state mandated annual reports where NCC has nexus
• Review project expenses for accuracy and allowability
• Support Accounting Manager in preparing and presenting monthly financials
• Create and distribute month-end project financial and contracts reports
• Support external audits to include DCAA, GSA, outside CPA firms and others
• Enter contract modifications and add new projects in Deltek Costpoint
• Work with PMs to draft NDAs, consultant and subcontract agreements using boilerplate templates. Prepare and issue mods as needed for consultant and subcontract agreements

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required
• Minimum of 5 years’ GOVCON experience with direct responsibilities that included finance, accounting and contracts functions
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook
• Strong organizational skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize assignments
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with diverse audiences and influence cross functionally.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze data sets to determine trends, establish strategies, and make decisions
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), FAR, FTR

Preferred Qualifications:

• Deltek Costpoint experience a must with emphasis in Accounting, Projects, People, Time & Expense Domains

Required Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

To be successful in this position, essential skills needed, include, but are not limited to:

• Effective and professional oral and written communication skills
• Superior customer service
• Strong emotional intelligence
• Demonstrated time management ability
• Proven organizational skills

Compensation:

$80,000-$90,000.

The compensation range listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, budget, market data, and relevant laws.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm, with flexibility to meet business needs.

Travel: Office visits are required once every two months to retrieve and distribute mail related to the Finance Department. Occasional on-site collaboration is also required at our Headquarters office in McLean, VA.

NCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status, political affiliation, genetic information, or any other legally protected status or characteristic. E-Verify Employer. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

NCC provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are an applicant that requires a reasonable accommodation, please email us. Please reference the position in your email.