Versar

Project Accountant

Versar$95K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field with 3+ years of experience in finance or project controls.
  • Proficient in building complex formulas and generating custom reports in Excel.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Advanced proficiency in financial software tools like Costpoint and Cognos BI reporting.
  • Experience in process improvement methodologies such as Lean/Six Sigma preferred.
  • Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

  • Support project setup for compliance with contracts and operational requirements.
  • Prepare and maintain financial models for tracking project costs and revenue.
  • Monitor and track labor/non-labor project costs effectively.
  • Conduct variance analysis by preparing monthly financial reports.
  • Analyze financial data using Excel and business intelligence tools for strategic decisions.
  • Maintain accurate financial data across systems and assist with data validation.
  • Support budget planning and cash forecasting activities.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work arrangement with 2-3 days onsite in Washington, DC.
  • Opportunity to work on diverse projects across the business.
  • Professional development opportunities in finance and project management.
  • Collaborative work environment with potential for career growth.
Full Job Description
Who You Are:

Versar Global Solutions is seeking a Project Accountant to support various projects across the business.

What You'll Do:
  • Support project setup activities to ensure alignment with contractual and operational reporting requirements.
  • Assist in preparing and maintaining Estimate at Complete (EAC) financial models to track funding, revenue, and project costs.
  • Help monitor labor and non-labor project costs and support cost tracking activities.
  • Prepare monthly financial reports comparing actual performance to budget and assist with variance analysis.
  • Analyze and organize financial data using Excel, SharePoint, and business intelligence tools to support decision-making.
  • Assist with maintaining data accuracy across financial systems and support data validation activities.
  • Provide routine reports and updates to project teams and operational leadership.
  • Maintain project documentation and records to support compliance and audit requirements.
  • Provide day-to-day operational support, including report generation, accounts payable and receivable activities, and reconciliation of unbilled balances and backlog.
  • Assist with cash forecasting and reconciliation activities in coordination with project teams and Accounts Receivable.
  • Support annual budget planning and forecasting efforts by gathering data and preparing basic analyses.
  • Assist with the preparation of cost proposals, engineering change proposals (ECPs), and requests for equitable adjustment (REAs).
  • Track project funding status and support coordination of funding requests with Contracts teams.
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What You'll Bring:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required, with a minimum of 3 years' experience in finance or project controls.
  • Proficiency in building complex formulas, establishing table-to-table relationships, and generating custom financial reports.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to contribute both independently and as part of a team.
  • Excellent listening, communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
  • Self-motivated to complete tasks and comfortable with autonomy and capable of working efficiently and independently.
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel and other financial software tools.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience in process mapping, process improvement, and Lean/Six Sigma methodologies is preferred, particularly in a finance context.
  • Experience with Costpoint, Deltek, and Cognos Business Intelligence reporting.
  • Must be proficient in English, both written and verbal, to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
  • Successful results of pre-employment screenings, including federal background check, MVR, and drug screen.
  • Comply with company drug and alcohol policy.
  • Be authorized to work in the US or will be authorized by the successful candidate's start date.

Compensation

Expected Salary: $95,000 Annually

Versar Global Solutions provides the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the Company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location. The Company reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's status protected by local, state, or federal law.

Location Requirements

The position is hybrid, with 2-3 days onsite in Washington, DC.

About Versar

Versar is an engineering and construction company that provides a range of services including environmental consulting, construction management, and munitions response services. The company was founded in 1969 and has since grown to have over 200 employees. Versar has worked on projects for the US government as well as private sector clients. The company has a focus on sustainability and has been involved in projects related to renewable energy and green building. Versar is headquartered in Springfield, Virginia.
Learn more about Versar
Size
200 employees
Industry
Founded
1969

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