· Responsible for all accounting activities related to specific projects within the project ledger including recording of revenues, accruals and cost deferrals. Interacts with the program office to ensure required documentation such as contracts and Estimates To Complete (“ETC�) are current for each project. Responsible for reconciling project related accounts, preparing invoices to customers, calculating revenue, reviewing ETCs and providing project data to the program office.

· Maintains project accounting records in corporate general ledger Oracle software.

· Manages, prepares and processes required accounting entries (e.g., accruals, deferrals, reclassifications and fees) as directed by project managers and/or as required by the project contract.

· Ensures contract compliance for timely and accurate billing and revenue recognition.

· Reviews new contracts and modifications to set up project in Oracle in accordance with financial information from contract such as labor bill rates, billing milestones, retention, and funding ceilings.

· Produces monthly accounting reports for financial statements and monthly management reports. Compares actual costs to estimates and analyze variances.

· Supports internal and external audit information requests.

· Supports information requests relating to due diligence.

· Provides data and assistance to Project Management for budget development.

· Provides customer with sufficient cost data for cost analysis, monitoring and reporting.

· Assists in management, verification and administration of purchase requisitions and timely payment of invoices.

· Serves as liaison with customers regarding invoice-related questions, including interpretation of charges, reconciliation and support documentation.

· Assists in timely collection of accounts receivable and detailed reviews of unbilled revenue.

· Acts as liaison between marketing and operations groups to ensure accurate customer billing.

· Performs cost accounting work covering material and production costs, costs of sales, research and product development, etc. as required by location. Develops standard cost data and accurate inventory valuations.

· Coordinates physical inventory counts and cycle counts as required by location. Investigates cycle count variances and resolve issues. Validates the cost of goods sold as part of the month-end close.

· Is responsible for customer invoicing, collections and contracts review.

· Enters monthly expense accruals and revenue adjustments.

· Completes general ledger reconciliations and monthly reporting.

· Ensures projects are appropriately set up in accordance with contract terms and project management parameters

· Responsible for moderately complex accounting activities including the more complex reconciliation activities.

· Serves as liaison between project managers and corporate accounting regarding financial-related issues.

· Manages all functions of accounts receivable including the calculation of the most complicated customer invoices and contractual issues.

· Ensures appropriate revenue recognition for GAAP

· Reviews all revenue contracts and pricing information for completeness

· Provides revenue, customer and other analysis for management.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

· Basic proficiency using Microsoft Excel

· Strong attention to detail

· Strong written and verbal communication skills

· Basic Oracle skills preferred

· Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

· Ability to perform complex project accounting tasks and ability to read and understand complex customer contracts

· Detailed knowledge of revenue recognition principles

· Strong interpersonal skills

· Ability to use hands to accomplish tasks as assigned

· Ability to sit

· Ability to effectively communicate; pass audiogram in hearing conservation program as required by location

· Basic computer skills

· Ability to work inside an office

· Ability to work with others, interact with the public, and perform under deadline pressure