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Project Accountant

Employer
Westat
Location
Rockville , MD
Closing date
Oct 8, 2021

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Job Details

Westat is an employee-owned corporation providing research services to agencies of the U.S. Government, as well as businesses, foundations, and state and local governments. Westat's research, technical, and administrative staff of more than 2,000 is located at our headquarters in Rockville, Maryland, near Washington, DC.

Westat has a new opportunity available for a Project Accountant to work in our newly centralized project setup team.  The Project Accountant's strong analytical and problem-solving skills will be key to ensure project set-up will meet internal and external requirements in an efficient and consistent manner. 

Job Responsibilities:
• Project setup and maintenance for all projects within Deltek Costpoint, ensuring compliance with contract requirements, and internal policies and procedures regarding revenue recognition and billing.
• Attend project kick-off meetings for new awards.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of Westat employees regarding project status, data maintenance, etc.
• Respond and take timely action to all requests.
• Process large volume of data with efficiency and accuracy.
• Daily interface with members of Contracts, Billing, Project Control representatives.
• Assist with other reporting requirements as needed.

Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum 5 year's project accounting experience.
• Experience with government contract projects (Cost Plus, Firm Fixed Price, Time and Materials).
• Software experience with Excel, Microsoft Teams.
• Awareness of handling sensitive corporate and project information.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint, specifically usage of Projects and Billing modules.
• Experience with project accounting functions, revenue or billing functions.

Westat offers a well-rounded and comprehensive benefits program focused on wellness and work/life balance. Eligible employees may participate in:
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Vacation Leave
  • Sick Leave
  • Holiday Leave
  • Professional Development
  • Health Advocate
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Travel Accident Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Short Term Disability Insurance
  • Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Savings Account

 

Westat is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Company

Westat, headquartered in Rockville, Maryland, near Washington, DC, is an employee-owned research corporation serving agencies of the U.S. Government, state and local governments, businesses, and foundations. We conduct surveys and program evaluations, provide statistical research, and offer related services. Our multiproject environment provides career opportunities in health, energy, education, transportation, the environment, human services, and the workforce. We combine the relevant research area expertise

Company info
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Location
1600 Research Blvd
Rockville
MD
20850-3195
US

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