Staff Accountant Costpoint

Staff Accountant Costpoint

We are looking for a staff accountant costpoint to support billing, project accounting, and contract administration for a government contractor based in Bethesda, Maryland. This hybrid role works closely with finance and program leadership to keep invoicing, project setup, and cost tracking accurate across a range of federal and commercial engagements. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to a growing organization while helping maintain strong compliance and financial controls.

• Interpret contract terms and coordinate with program leaders to confirm labor categories, subcontract details, funding limits, billing rules, and other invoicing requirements for multiple contract structures.

• Establish new projects in Deltek Costpoint and maintain project records throughout the contract lifecycle to support accurate financial reporting and billing activity.

• Develop and refine standard procedures for project setup, then partner with internal stakeholders to ensure those processes are followed consistently and remain compliant.

• Track contract funding, review invoice activity, and identify issues that could affect billing accuracy or revenue recognition.

• Partner with project managers to validate employee labor charges and resolve discrepancies that may impact project costing.

• Record and monitor project expenses in alignment with applicable accounting guidance and contractual requirements.

• Perform monthly reconciliations comparing billed and unbilled amounts to recorded revenue, researching and correcting variances as needed.

• Prepare and process government invoices while supporting accounts receivable and other operational accounting tasks tied to contract performance.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.

• At least 3 years of experience in billing and accounts receivable within the government contracting industry.

• Hands-on experience preparing invoices for federal government contracts.

• Strong working knowledge of Deltek Costpoint, including project setup and billing functions.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and confidence working with formulas, reconciliations, and financial data analysis.

• Solid understanding of general ledger activity, journal entries, and core accounting principles such as debits and credits.

• Ability to review contract documents carefully and apply billing terms accurately across different agreement types.