Accounting Analyst

Hanwha Defense USA, Inc.; Arlington, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Defense USA in Arlington, VA is seeking an Accounting Analyst to support AP/AR, disbursement management, and cost accounting within Costpoint. You will validate invoices, ensure cost allowability, and assist month-end close for federal contracting projects.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Finance/Accounting and at least 3 years of accounting experience, with US citizenship for federal contracting compliance. Strong organization and cross-functional teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting required.
• 3+ years of professional accounting experience minimum.
• U.S. citizen with no restrictions working for a federal contractor.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end AP processes including invoice verification, voucher creation, payment batching, and disbursement execution.
• Oversee AR activities such as billing validation, customer invoice submission, and payment reconciliation.
• Ensure all AP/AR transactions comply with FAR, DCAA, and internal accounting policies.
• Maintain vendor records, monitor outstanding balances, and support timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Coordinate payment schedules and cash disbursements in alignment with corporate policies and project requirements.
• Assist with month-end close activities including reconciliations, payment analysis, and accounting schedules.
• Provide financial data related to AR, AP, payments, and project cost flows to support forecasting and management reporting.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

Costpoint

Financial Reporting

Month-end close

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

Costpoint

Excel

Job description

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Accounting Analyst

Arlington, VA, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1206

Salary Range: $65,000.00 To $90,000.00 Annually

This Analyst position will primarily support the accounting and finance team with a strong focus on Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), disbursement management, invoice validation, and Costpoint transaction processing. The role ensures accurate coding of vendor invoices and receipts, maintains charge structures, validates cost allowability under DCAA rules, and supports monthly close through detailed reconciliation and documentation. Additional responsibilities include timekeeping compliance, charge code mapping, and project/account validation to ensure alignment with federal contracting requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Accounts Receivable (AR), Accounts Payable (AP) & Payment Processing

Manage end-to-end AP processes including invoice verification, voucher creation, payment batching, and disbursement execution in Costpoint.

Oversee AR activities such as billing validation, customer invoice submission, and payment reconciliation.

Ensure all AP/AR transactions comply with FAR, DCAA, and internal accounting policies.

Maintain vendor records, monitor outstanding balances, and support timely resolution of discrepancies.

Coordinate payment schedules and cash disbursements in alignment with corporate policies and project requirements.

Support credit card expense processing, ensuring proper mapping to GL accounts, allowability checks, and routing for approvals.

• Costpoint Project & Charge Mapping (Supporting Role)
• Validate the alignment of project codes, labor categories, charge codes, and accounting structures within Costpoint.
• Coordinate with project managers to ensure project setup, labor categories, and cost allowability meet DCAA requirements.
• Maintain internal charge code authorization documentation and assist with employee charge code updates.
• Accounting System Operations & Month-End Support
• Review corporate credit card transactions to ensure proper mapping to accounting GL accounts and project codes. Enter and review AP vouchers, AR invoices, credit card vouchers, payroll vouchers, journal entries, and other financial transactions in Costpoint.
• Assist with month-end close activities including reconciliations, payment analysis, and accounting schedules.
• Help prepare approval packages such as Payment Request Forms, Expense Reimbursement Forms, and credit card documentation.
• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A Support)
• Provide financial data related to AR, AP, payments, and project cost flows to support forecasting and management reporting.
• Assist with analysis of project profitability, cost drivers, and payment trends to support operational decisions.

Qualifications

• Must be U.S. citizen with no restrictions on working for a federal contractor
• Experience in one or more of the following: AR, AP, general ledger accounting, payroll, financial reporting or other similar experience required

Education/Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Finance/Accounting
• 3 years of professional accounting experience minimum

Special Knowledge / Skills:

• Experience in the shipbuilding or heavy industrial manufacturing sector strongly preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to prioritize / meet multiple competing deadlines
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work harmoniously in a multi-cultural team environment and support internal customers

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

• Normal amount of sitting or standing, average mobility to move around an office environment, able to conduct normal amount of work at a computer. Must be able to lift 20 pounds. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Hanwha Defense USA is committed to pay transparency and equitable compensation practices. The salary range listed for this position represents a good faith estimate of the base pay we reasonably expect to offer for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on relevant skills/experience, education and certifications, market conditions, geographic location and internal pay equity. In addition to base salary, employees may be eligible for discretionary annual bonuses, benefits, and other forms of compensation as part of Hanwha Defense USA's total rewards package.

Hanwha Defense USA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.