Project Setup Accountant

Job ID: 24-01209 Project Set Up Accountant Reston, VA MUST: Experienced Project Set Up Accountant 3+ years of experience in billing and accounting operations for government contracts Must have experience with billing, accounts payable, reporting and project administration Experience with planning, tracking, analysis and reporting of performance on projects Experience with project set up in compliance with contractual terms, conditions and requirements Bachelors degree preferred DUTIES: Will be responsible for billing, accounts payable, reporting and project administration for the entire contract catalog. Participates in the planning, tracking, analysis and reporting of performance on projects of varying contract type, size, complexity and level of risk. A key member of the finance team and works directly with the Program Managers and clients to help meet the project's financial goals and objectives. Will have significant interface with Program/Project Managers and senior technical staff. Prepare and submit monthly CLIN based client invoices for all projects, ensuring invoices are billed accurately and consistently within award requirements and on a timely basis. Prepare monthly burn summaries and follows up on past due invoices and client approvals. Process project related vendor invoices accurately and within assigned timeline. Maintain the subcontractor timekeeping system. Assists with project set up in compliance with contractual terms, conditions and requirements. Monitors project spending and alerts management to possible over or under-runs. Monitor costs and manpower on a periodic basis ensuring that actuals are within budget and charged to the correct job number. Prepare/Support Internal Program Review (IPR) presentations for management. Support the preparation of financial Contract Data Requirements (CDRL) for programs. Ensure contractual requirements are met and customer financial deliverables are accurate and on time. Communicate and correspond directly with clients with respect to invoicing, receivables and project reporting. Monitor & report unbilled issues to the Accounting Manager. Assists in the preparation of subcontractor TO Allocations /Cost and vendor accruals as services/goods are received in accordance with internal policies to ensure that the project's cost/commitment is accurately captured and reported internally and externally Perform various ad-hoc analysis as required in order to provide insight into financial performance. Ensure proactive maintenance of contracts documentation consistent with established practices. Assist with the project closeout process and preparation of contract briefs. *Quadrant, Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Quadrant is committed to administering all employment and personnel actions on the basis of merit and free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability. Consistent with this commitment, we are dedicated to the employment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, persons of all ethnic backgrounds and religions according to their abilities.