Senior Project Accountant

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Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Accountant with a strong background in the Government Contracting (GovCon) environment. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in project setup, billing, revenue recognition, and contract compliance, along with hands-on experience using Unanet or Deltek.

This role will support multiple federal contracts and work closely with Program Managers, Contracts, and Finance leadership to ensure accurate financial reporting, compliance with FAR/DFARS regulations, and timely invoicing.

 

This position is on a hybrid telecommute model out of our Reston, VA location.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage full lifecycle project accounting for a portfolio of government contracts (CPFF, T&M, FFP, IDIQ, etc.)
• Set up new projects/contracts in Unanet, ensuring alignment with contract terms and funding
• Monitor contract funding, ceilings, and burn rates; proactively notify stakeholders of variances
• Prepare and submit accurate customer invoices (including WAWF/IPPS-A/agency-specific portals as applicable)
• Ensure revenue recognition complies with GAAP and contract terms
• Perform monthly revenue accruals, journal entries, and project reconciliations
• Support month-end and year-end close processes
• Reconcile billed vs. funded amounts and maintain contract documentation
• Assist with DCAA audits and provide documentation support as required
• Partner with Program Managers to review project financial performance and forecasts
• Ensure compliance with FAR, CAS (if applicable), and company policies

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of project accounting experience in the GovCon industry
• Hands-on experience with Unanet or Deltek
• Strong understanding of FAR, DFARS, and government billing requirements
• Experience with WAWF or other federal invoicing platforms
• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, financial analysis)
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a remote environment

Key Competencies

• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Clear communication skills across finance and operations teams
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting
• High level of organization and accountability

What We Offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO)
• Fully remote work environment
• Collaborative and mission-driven culture

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:

• EEO and Affirmative Action Policy: DecisionPoint Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. It is the policy of DecisionPoint Corporation to provide equal employment opportunity in accordance with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action laws, directives and regulations to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under Federal, State or Local laws.
• Pay Transparency Policy: In accordance with Presidential Executive Order 13665, DecisionPoint Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
• Authorization to Share Resume and Personal Information: By expressing your interest and submitting your resume for this position, you authorize DecisionPoint Corporation to share your resume, as well as personal information included on the resume, with its subsidiaries, affiliates and teaming partners for the purpose of considering you for this position and other available positions requiring comparable skills, education and experience. Should DecisionPoint Corporation. or its affiliates and teaming partners wish to initiate pre-employment discussions, you will be asked to complete an employment application and related employment documents.