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Project Accountant II

Job Code:	2025:0409-003
Location:	Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
FT/PT Status:	Full Time
Business Sector:	Facilities Management and Operations

Job Description

The Project Accountant II will play an integral role in the Program Management Office, providing financial support to the contract management team. The successful candidate will apply their knowledge of accounting principles to measure and monitor project financial performance and support activities associated with processing expense reports, accounts payable, timesheets, travel, credit card reconciliations, and preparing reports. The ability to gather and analyze information from the financial systems will help lead to success in this position.

A successful Project Accountant II will be able to ensure compliance with Government contracting regulations, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, and assist employees with various accounting and payroll questions.

Duties and Responsibilities

* Processes accounts payable vouchers.
* Reconcile the monthly corporate credit card statements for the contract.
* Create new Purchase Requisitions.
* Audit weekly timekeeping reports for labor processing.
* Coordinate with employees and managers on timesheet corrections, issues, and completions.
* Review employee expense reports for reimbursements.
* Serve as the backup Travel Coordinator, processing travel orders, monitoring for approval, and communicating with employees, managers, and the Customer.
* Assist employees with various questions and concerns.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, accounting, economics, or another related field preferred.
* Minimum 5 years of successful experience in accounting to include accounts payable, job costing, general ledger, reconciliation, billing, and report generation.
* Minimum 3 years’ experience in government contract accounting.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Highly developed analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
* Strong organizational skills and attention to detail is a top priority.
* Must share a commitment to maintaining a positive, collaborative work environment while simultaneously optimizing individual performance and contribution.
* Advanced skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
* Understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

* Familiarity with Deltek Costpoint is desirable.
* Familiarity with IBM Cognos Analytics is desirable.
* Familiarity with Box is desirable.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

* The work of this position is performed in an environmentally controlled office environment.
* Must be able to view computer monitor for extended periods of time.
* Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform their duties and responsibilities.

Terms of Employment and Eligibility Requirements

* Must be a U.S. Citizen.
* Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
* Must possess a valid driver’s license, without special restrictions.
* Must pass a pre-employment drug screening periodic retest.
* Must be able to successfully complete a background screening.
* Must possess or be able to obtain a security clearance prior to employment and maintain security clearance for the duration of employment.

The lists above are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel in this position. TRAX International reserves the right to make changes to the job description whenever necessary.

Other Job Information

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

TRAX is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and supports contributions of all individuals. TRAX is an equal opportunity employer of minorities, females, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, familial status, pregnancy, ancestry, national origin, handicap, gender identity or expression, protected genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Rate of Pay/Benefits

Annual Salary: $75,000 - $85,000 - DOE

Benefits Information

Our company offers a generous benefits package 3.5 weeks of personal leave and 11 paid holidays. This position is eligible for health, vision, and dental care with options for employee only, employee plus one, employee and children, and family coverage. As well as company provided Short-Term Disability, AD&D, Life Insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program. Other optional benefits include retirement plans through a 401(k) and Roth IRA, Dependent Care FSA, Healthcare FSA, HSA Accounts (only for applicable high deductible plans), Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Insurance, Accident Insurance, Identity Theft Insurance, and Legal Insurance.