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Position Summary

The Senior Accountant serves as a key member of the Avum Finance team, responsible for executing and overseeing the full scope of government contract accounting operations within Deltek Costpoint. This role manages project cost accounting, indirect rate pool calculations, general ledger maintenance, and month-end/year-end close processes in a DCAA-compliant environment. The Senior Accountant ensures accurate financial reporting under FAR Part 31 cost principles and CAS requirements, supports incurred cost submission preparation, and serves as the Costpoint subject matter expert for the accounting function. This position partners closely with program management, contracts, and the Corporate Controller to maintain the financial integrity of Avum's federal contract portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary day-to-day operator and subject matter expert for Deltek Costpoint across all accounting modules (General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Project, Billing, Labor, Purchasing, Time & Expense)
• Execute and validate payroll journal entry imports from Paylocity into Costpoint, ensuring proper labor distribution across direct and indirect cost pools
• Configure and maintain Costpoint project structures, including charge codes, cost elements, funding profiles, ceiling limits, and revenue recognition rules
• Manage Costpoint billing setups for T&M, cost-plus, FFP, and hybrid contract types; generate and review invoices through the Costpoint billing module
• Perform Costpoint period-end processing, including revenue recognition runs, indirect rate allocation, account reconciliation, and period close procedures
• Maintain the Costpoint chart of accounts, organization structures, and account category hierarchies to support accurate cost pool segregation
• Build and maintain Costpoint reports and queries for management reporting, audit support, and ad hoc financial analysis
• Troubleshoot Costpoint system issues; coordinate with Deltek support and IT on patches, upgrades, and configuration changes
• Manage user security profiles and access controls within Costpoint to ensure proper segregation of duties

Government Contract Accounting & FAR/CAS Compliance

• Apply FAR Part 31 cost allowability, allocability, and reasonableness criteria to all transactions; identify and segregate unallowable costs in accordance with the company's Disclosure Statement
• Calculate, monitor, and adjust provisional indirect rates (fringe, overhead, G&A, material handling) and reconcile actual vs. provisional rates quarterly
• Prepare the annual Incurred Cost Submission (ICS) package in accordance with FAR 52.216-7, including required schedules, certifications, and reconciliations
• Support DCAA audit requests, including floor checks, system audits (accounting, billing, estimating, purchasing), and incurred cost audits; prepare supporting documentation and walkthroughs
• Ensure compliance with applicable Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), including consistency in cost accounting practices and timely disclosure of changes
• Maintain cost pool structures and allocation bases in alignment with the company's CAS Disclosure Statement and established accounting practices
• Process and track contract funding modifications, obligations, ceiling adjustments, and period of performance changes in Costpoint
• Monitor contract funding status and alert program managers when contracts approach funded ceilings or funding gaps

General Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Perform full monthly close process, including journal entries, accruals, deferrals, intercompany eliminations, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Reconcile all balance sheet accounts monthly with supporting schedules and variance explanations; maintain organized workpaper files
• Manage full-cycle accounts payable: vendor invoice validation, 3-way match (PO, receipt, invoice), approval routing, payment processing, and 1099 reporting
• Process accounts receivable, including invoice generation, cash application, collections follow-up, and aging analysis on federal and commercial accounts
• Prepare bank reconciliations and manage corporate credit card expense reconciliation and reporting
• Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports for executive leadership
• Support annual external audit and tax return preparation; prepare requested schedules, analyses, and PBC (Prepared by Client) items
• Maintain fixed asset register, including capitalization, depreciation schedules, and disposal tracking within Costpoint

Project Accounting & Billing

• Set up new projects/contracts in Costpoint, including project hierarchy, labor categories, ODC (Other Direct Cost) elements, subcontractor structures, and billing terms
• Review and validate project cost reports; investigate and resolve cost mischarges, labor mispostings, and allocation anomalies
• Prepare and submit government contract invoices (SF-1034, SF-1035, or electronic) through Costpoint and applicable government payment portals (WAWF/IPP)
• Track and report on contract profitability, budget vs. actual performance, EAC (Estimate at Completion), and funding burn rates
• Process and account for subcontractor invoices, consultant payments, and pass-through costs in accordance with FAR and contract terms
• Reconcile revenue recognition entries to contract billing; ensure proper cutoff between periods

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $97,500 – $129,500 annually (Pay Grade 14, Zone E base), with a target midpoint of $105,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, certifications, and geographic location per Avum's geographic zone differentials (Zone A +30%, Zone B +20%, Zone C +12%, Zone D +5%, Zone E base). Avum offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical (Cigna), dental and vision (Principal), 401(k), PTO, education reimbursement, and certification reimbursement.

Work Environment & Requirements

• U.S. citizenship required
• Security clearance may be required based on contract assignment
• Background check required
• Access to Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) may be required; must adhere to NIST 800-171 data handling standards

Equal Employment Opportunity

Avum, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law. Avum is committed to compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, and maintains an active Affirmative Action Plan.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with a minimum of 3 years in government contract accounting at a federal contractor
• Hands-on proficiency with Deltek Costpoint — must have direct experience with GL, AP, AR, Project, Billing, and Labor modules
• Strong working knowledge of FAR Part 31 cost principles, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and DCAA audit requirements
• Experience preparing or substantially contributing to Incurred Cost Submissions (ICS)
• Demonstrated experience with indirect rate calculations (fringe, overhead, G&A) and provisional-to-actual rate reconciliation
• Experience with government contract billing across multiple contract types (T&M, cost-plus, FFP)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/INDEX-MATCH, data analysis)
• U.S. citizenship required
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with high attention to detail
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet recurring deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or Master's degree in Accounting
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint 8 specifically (post-migration from 7.x)
• Experience supporting DCAA system audits (accounting system, billing system, estimating system)
• Familiarity with DFARS, SCA (Service Contract Act), and prevailing wage requirements
• Experience with Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) / Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) for government invoicing
• Paylocity experience or familiarity with payroll-to-ERP integration workflows
• Experience in a DoD software development or professional services contracting environment
• Familiarity with CMMC 2.0, NIST 800-171, and CUI handling requirements as they relate to financial data
• Experience with Deltek Time & Expense or integrated timekeeping systems