Project Accountant

The Copper River Family of Companies

• $80K — $95K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or related field
  • 2-3 years of practical experience with Deltek Costpoint, specifically in project setup
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented
  • Strong interpersonal skills for effective relationship building
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and formulas

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with program managers and contracts department to set up projects in Costpoint
  • Oversee internal approval workflow for timely project setup
  • Provide project support for various contract types including FP, CPFF, T&M, and Hybrid
  • Work with Project Control and accounting teams to ensure project setup aligns with billing and reporting requirements
  • Analyze contractual requirements for accurate Costpoint setup
  • Participate in project kick-off meetings for new awards and significant changes
  • Maintain up-to-date documentation for contract setup and modifications

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Flexible Spending Account for healthcare and dependent care
  • Health Savings Account for high deductible medical plans
  • Retirement 401(k) with employer match
  • Open leave policy and paid holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement and transportation expense account
  • Employee assistance program and additional benefits
Full Job Description
Copper River Shared Services is searching for a skilled Project Accountant to join in support of our family of companies. In this role, you will oversee project set-up and the ongoing management of Deltek direct projects. This is a fantastic chance to become part of a dynamic and expanding team that collaborates across multiple departments and plays a key role in ensuring financial accuracy and oversight. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional analytical abilities and organizational expertise.

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):
  • Collaborate with program managers and the contracts department to establish projects in Costpoint and implement modifications as necessary.
  • Oversee the internal approval workflow, ensuring the timely completion of project setup tickets.
  • Provide project support for various contract types, including Fixed Price (FP), Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), Time & Materials (T&M), and Hybrid contracts.
  • Work closely with Project Control, Program Managers, Contracts, and the accounting team to ensure project setup configurations align with billing, revenue recognition, and reporting requirements, as well as company policies.
  • Analyze and interpret contractual requirements to ensure accurate Costpoint setup.
  • Participate in project kick-off meetings for new awards, option years, and other significant changes as required.
  • Maintain up-to-date contract setup and modification documentation, ensuring it is properly stored in Costpoint.

Essential Job Qualifications and Requirements:
  • Education:
    • Bachelor's degree in accounting, business or related field
  • Experience:
    • 2-3 years practical experience with Deltek Costpoint including project setup
  • Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
    • Proven ability to excel in fast paced, customer-focused, and collaborative team environment
    • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with a clear, friendly, professional, and proactive style.
    • Highly organized and detail oriented.
    • Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to build effective working relationships.
    • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and formula creation


Position Pay Range

$80,000-$95,000 USD

Benefits
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care
  • Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan
  • Retirement 401(k) with employer match
  • Open leave policy and paid holidays
  • Additional benefits including tuition reimbursement, transportation expense account, employee assistance program, and more!

Note: Benefits are offered based on employment classification and applicable contract requirements. Eligibility may vary by position.

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