Project Setup Accountant

Overview: Project Setup Accountant LOCATION: Remote, U.S. JOB STATUS: Full-time CLEARANCE: N/A CERTIFICATION: N/A TRAVEL: As Needed     Astrion has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and results-oriented Project Setup Accountant. The Project Setup Accountant is a subject matter expert responsible for the end-to-end setup, maintenance, and governance of government contracts and projects within Deltek Costpoint. This role ensures complex contract structures are configured accurately and in full compliance with GAAP, FAR/DFARS, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and DCAA requirements. The Project Setup Accountant serves as a key liaison between Accounting, Contracts, Billing, and Program Management, providing leadership, guidance, and oversight across the project setup lifecycle.   There will be periodic peak workloads aligned with month-end close, billing cycles, contract awards, and audit periods.   REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS - Education- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required. - Experience- 3 - 5+ years of accounting experience in a government contracting environment. - Advanced, hands-on expertise with Deltek Costpoint project and contract setup. - Strong experience with government contract types (CPFF, T&M, FFP, IDIQ). - In-depth knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS). - Systems & Technical Skills- High proficiency in Deltek Costpoint (Project Setup, Contract Management, Billing, GL, and related modules). - Advanced Excel skills - Experience with process documentation and internal control design. - Skills & Competencies- Exceptional attention to detail and strong compliance mindset. - Ability to interpret complex contracts and assess accounting and compliance risk. - Strong teamwork and communication skills. - Ability to work independently and manage multiple complex setups simultaneously. - Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS - Experience in a mid-size to large government contractor environment. - Prior experience leading or training project setup/accounting teams. RESPONSIBILITIES - General Responsibilities- Setup and maintenance of complex government contracts in Deltek Costpoint, including multi-CLIN/SLIN contracts, task orders, IDIQs, and contract modifications. - Configure projects, subprojects, and task orders with appropriate revenue formulas, billing formulas, rate structures, ceilings, and periods of performance. - Establish and maintain contract records in Costpoint Contract Management, including funding, ceilings, fee structures, and billing terms. - Design and maintain compliant project charge trees, account groups, organizations, and labor category mappings. - Contract Review & Financial Interpretation - Serve as a reviewer for government contracts, amendments, and funding actions. - Interpret contract terms and translate them into compliant Costpoint configurations for Cost-Plus, T&M, FFP, and IDIQ contracts. - Identify financial, compliance, and setup risks and proactively recommend solutions. - Compliance, Controls & Audit Support - Ensure all project and contract setups comply with GAAP, FAR, DFARS, CAS, and company accounting policies. - Enforce cost allowability and allocability through proper Costpoint configuration and internal controls. - Serve as a accounting contact during external financial and DCAA audits and other government reviews related to project setup and billing. - Leadership & Cross-Functional Partnership - Act as advisor to Contracts, Billing, Program Management, and Finance leadership. - Assist with developing, documenting, and improving standard operating procedures (SOPs) for project setup in Costpoint. - Identify opportunities for process improvements, system enhancements, and automation. - Billing, Revenue & Funding Oversight - Establish billing and revenue setup to ensure accuracy, compliance, and alignment with contract terms. - Monitor funding, ceilings, and period-of-performance controls and escalate potential issues to leadership. - Support complex billing scenarios, revenue recognition, and project closeouts. - Month-End Close & Reporting Support - Provide support for month-end and year-end close related to project accounting. - Assist with indirect rate calculations, revenue recognition analysis, and complex project-related journal entries. - Provide project setup data and insights to support financial reporting, forecasting, and management decision-making.