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Federal Project Accountant

$75k - $110k
Full-time

Ripple Effect Consulting

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Job Title: Federal Project Accountant

Location: South Denver

Job Type: Full-Time

Primary Responsibilities:

As a Federal Project Accountant, you will be responsible for:

  • Setting up and maintaining accurate project and budget data within the accounting system.
  • Maintaining fully executed and accurate Federally compliant auditable files.
  • Assisting Project Managers with their project forecasts by reviewing project work.
  • Preparing client invoices that are compliant with contract terms and client-specific needs.
  • Reviewing project financial reports.
  • Conducting weekly reviews and monitoring of cash receipt postings.
  • Initiating sub-consultant payment releases.
  • Participating in or providing project financial data.
  • Performing direct project-related labor and cost transfers within the accounting system as necessary.
  • Providing Project Managers with monthly financial analyses of their projects.
  • Ensuring that Corporate and Federal policies, procedures, and best practices are adhered to throughout the project accounting process.

Qualifications:

To be successful in this role, you should possess the following qualifications:

  • Knowledge and understanding of Federal client billing.
  • Knowledge and understanding of direct, indirect, allowable, and unallowable costs associated with the FAR & GAAP accounting principles.

Preferred Qualifications:

While not required, the following qualifications are highly desirable:

  • Degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 2+ years of relevant experience.
  • Previous employment with an engineering firm.

If you are a dedicated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for financial management and compliance, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your resume today!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Experience level:

  • 2 years

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Denver, CO: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

  • Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

  • GAAP: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • CPA (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Vacancy posted 1 day ago
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