Government Project Accountant
Location: Hybrid. Office located in San Diego, CA and option to work remotely 1-2 days per week.
CPC provides ocean services and technology for government, industry, research institutions, and non profit organizations. We are seeking a motivated and qualified finance or accounting professional with experience in the government contracting sector. You will be responsible for overseeing financial aspects of government contracts and ensuring project profitability and compliance. Your role will involve utilizing your expertise in finance and accounting, along with project management skills, to support various projects and initiatives.
Responsibilities:
· Manage project financials, including budgeting, forecasting, and monitoring project costs and revenue.· Provide financial analysis and reporting for government contracts, including variance analysis and profitability assessments.· Ensure compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) standards in project financial management.· Perform cost accounting activities, such as cost allocation, overhead calculations, and indirect rate development.· Daily use of ERP to run financial reports, validate accuracy of reporting and data, research accounting errors or anomalies, and build/monitor dashboards.· Implement ERP improvement initiatives and automation.· Researches and resolves issues encountered by system users.· Project billing and revenue recognition.· Monthly update to rolling cash flow forecasts.· Monthly reconciliations of complex balance sheet accounts· Participate in project reviews and audits conducted by government agencies or external auditors.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is a summary of essential responsibilities and is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may vary for this role and change at any time with or without notice.