SENIOR PROJECT ACCOUNTANT (3641)

Senior Project Accountant (3641)at SMX(View all jobs) (https : / / www.smxtech.com / careers / )

United States

SMX is seeking a Senior Project Accountant to report directly to the Director, Projects & Revenue Accounting. The successful candidate will be a hands-on, independent problem solver that will be responsible for the project lifecycle in Deltek Costpoint and revenue recognition.

This role will be a key support to the accounting team to ensure the project setup is timely, captured in accordance with contract specifications, and aligned with the Company's policies.

Responsibilities

• Perform setup and maintenance of contracts in compliance with contractual terms, conditions, and requirements in our Costpoint accounting system
• Support multiple program tasks simultaneously while prioritizing efforts with strict timelines to ensure service levels are met
• Responsible for tracking and reporting of project costs, profitability, and proper revenue recognition on projects
• Reconcile contract modifications against Costpoint records
• Work collaboratively with the Business Unit 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 to work and solve set-up challenges
• Support external and internal audit teams with gathering documents
• Coordinate project kick-off calls with Finance, Contracts Administrator and the Program Manager(s) and accounting team to ensure alignment with the project structure
• Serve as a liaison between the stakeholders to address questions, investigate project variances and resolve any issues that may arise
• Support the staff with peer reviewing setup requests

Required Skills and Experience

• Clearance Required : None. US Citizenship required for work on DoD contracts
• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, FAR and compliance within highly regulated environments
• Experience working with DCAA and DCMA including audit support
• Familiarity with Cognos
• Expert Excel skills
• Ability to collaborate in a team environment with a focus on high professional standards strong follow-up, and successful project execution.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex Costpoint issues (Changing revenue formulas, retroactive revenue)
• 4+ years of experience with governmental contracting in project accounting and revenue recognition
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment prioritizing multiple tasks at a given time and rapidly adapting to changing priorities
• Current experience in revenue recognition methodologies across all contract types; CPFF, CPAF, T&M, FFP, Commercial, et al.
• Costpoint 8.1 experience in Projects Module for project setup

LI-REMOTE

At SMX, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.

We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what's possible to every engagement.

Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.

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.