Jr. Project Accountant

GAMA-1 Technologies seeks a remote Jr. Project Accountant who will work under the leadership and direction of the VP of Finance and the Sr. Project Accountant, and participate in the planning, budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting for multiple projects.  The Jr. Project Accountant will also be responsible for monitoring all costs (incurred and projected) associated with a contract to ensure compliance with the contract and GAMA-1 policies.  The Jr. Project Accountant will ensure timely, accurate, and relevant financial information is made available to the Program Manager and GAMA-1, coordinating with other projects and functions as necessary. What Will the Candidate Do?Assist with project setup in Deltek Costpoint, including establishing and maintaining contract/funded values, periods of performance, billing and revenue formulas, workforce data, and ensuring accurate project configuration during kickoff meetings.Set up and maintain project records in accordance with contract requirements, support the establishment of cost/schedule baselines, and ensure billing and revenue formulas are correctly implemented.Develop, maintain, and analyze ETCs and EACs for assigned projects, regularly update them with Program Management, and support preparation for monthly and quarterly project reviews.Assist the Senior Project Accountant with preparing contract budgets and quarterly forecast updates, as well as supporting Program Management in developing annual direct budgets.Manage multiple projects’ financial activities including budgeting, forecasting, revenue recognition, cost accruals, variance analysis, and overall project financial monitoring.Review project costs and revenue each month, generate accruals, support month-end close activities, and ensure correct coding of labor, materials, travel, and ODCs in alignment with revenue recognition rules.Prepare and submit accurate monthly project invoices, including supporting documentation, reviewing expense reports, tracking unbilled receivables, and resolving billing issues as needed.Monitor and analyze actual financial performance against budgets, identify variances, and recommend improvements or corrective actions.Prepare purchase requisitions, review and approve subcontractor invoices for compliance with contract and subcontract terms, and monitor subcontract funding levels.Track contract funding, prepare limitation of funds notices, identify at-risk funding situations, and support Contracts in meeting funding milestone requirements.Implement project-related financial policies and procedures and provide support for pricing tasks on new and existing contracts when needed. What Will the Candidate Bring?Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance2 - 4 years’ related experience preferredPrevious experience in billing, finance, or other related fieldsKnowledge of GAAPExperience with CostpointAbility to prioritize and multitask Work environmentThis work is normally completed in a remote environment. Physical demands       Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.       Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's and client facilities. Travel requiredNoProficiency RequirementThe employee is expected to demonstrate proficiency in all essential job functions, tools, and processes related to this position within the first 90 days of employment. This includes acquiring a thorough understanding of job-specific responsibilities, systems, and workflows as outlined during onboarding and training. Failure to meet this requirement may result in additional training, reassessment, or other actions as deemed necessary by management.  

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