PROJECT ACCOUNTING STAFF ACCOUNTANT

$51,000 - $103,000/Yr

Chugach Alaska Corporation - Huntsville, AL

Full-time - Entry Level

Onsite - Huntsville, AL

Management of Companies and Enterprises

About the position

The Project Accounting Staff Accountant at Chugach Government Solutions is responsible for ensuring the completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of accounting work related to contracts. This role involves contract analysis, monthly billing, and variance identification, all while supporting a safe work environment and adhering to regulatory compliance. The position operates under the general direction of the Project Accounting Supervisor and requires a thorough understanding of assigned contracts and technical expertise in accounting functions.

Responsibilities

• Prepares accurate and timely contract analysis to meet corporate deadlines.
• Prepares and reviews accurate and timely monthly billing to meet corporate deadlines.
• Identifies and explains variances between budgeted and actual Project Accounting costs and prepares monthly journal entries related to contract analysis.
• Reviews contract analysis monthly, identifying problems, initiating corrective actions, and communicating results to affected parties.
• Reviews Cost Reports for unallowable costs, accurate cost coding, and capitalization issues.
• Prepares and enters journal entries while reviewing teamwork journal entries.
• Prepares contract briefs and billing questionnaires according to contract requirements.
• Sets up new contracts and transfer coding, reviewing contract setup done by others.
• Evaluates Project Accounting processes, identifies problem areas, and recommends corrective action when needed.
• Participates actively in orientation, training, and development of team members.
• Owns process documentation of team functions.
• Supports a safe work environment through adherence to regulatory compliance and in-house programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or another related field.
• Associates degree in Accounting or another related field and at least four (4) years of progressively responsible accounting experience, or at least seven (7) years of progressively responsible accounting experience may substitute for education.
• Understanding of GAAP accounting processes including payroll, accounts payable, general ledger, accounts receivable, and project accounting.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel and Word at an intermediate level.
• Critical thinking skills to identify non-routine issues, seek and analyze information, and determine appropriate actions.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Professional growth opportunities
• Truthful communication