Accounting Associate

SAIC; Virginia; Remote; USD 24,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking an Accounting Associate to join the Billing Department, offering hands-on experience with government and advanced contract billing in Costpoint, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to support our financial operations. This position may be performed remotely from anywhere within the United States, with schedule flexibility and occasional overtime to meet deadlines.

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and solid communication to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline; or 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
• US citizenship required.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Tools.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• High attention to detail with extreme accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with moderate supervision.

Responsibilities

• Review contract documentation and billing requirements for accuracy and compliance.
• Validate project setup activities to support accurate invoicing.
• Prepare, analyze, and submit customer invoices for various contract types.
• Interpret contract terms and funding documents to support billing.
• Maintain project billing records and supporting documentation.
• Collaborate with Program Teams to resolve billing issues and ensure smooth processing.
• Perform payment reconciliations and support GSA billing activities.
• Provide billing guidance and customer service to internal teams.
• Assist with training and process improvements within the department.
• Support ad hoc projects and other billing duties as needed.

Skills

Microsoft Office Tools

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline

High school diploma or equivalent with 4+ years experience

Tools

Costpoint

Job description

Description

SAIC is seeking an Accounting Associate to join the Billing Department. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience with government and advanced contract billing in Costpoint, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and support the financial operations of a dynamic organization. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a customer-focused approach to ensuring accurate and timely contract billing.

This position may be performed remotely from anywhere within the United States. The role requires schedule flexibility and occasional overtime to support business needs and meet critical deadlines. This is a salaried position eligible for a 9/80 work schedule.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review contract documentation and billing requirements to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Validate project setup activities to support accurate and timely invoicing.
• Prepare, analyze, and submit customer invoices for a variety of contract types.
• Interpret contract terms and funding documentation to support billing activities.
• Maintain project billing records, instructions, and supporting documentation.
• Collaborate with Program Teams and internal stakeholders to resolve billing issues and ensure seamless processing.
• Perform payment reconciliations and support General Services Administration (GSA) billing activities.
• Provide billing-related guidance and customer service to internal functional teams.
• Assist with departmental training initiatives and process improvements.
• Support ad hoc projects and other billing department responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline. A high school diploma or equivalent and 4+ years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• US citizenship.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Tools.
• Able to work well independently and as part of a team.
• High attention to detail with the ability to complete tasks with extreme accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with moderate supervision.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with Costpoint setup and billing.
• Government Contracting experience.
• Familiarity with contract types such as Cost Plus, Time and Materials, and Fixed Price.

Target salary range: Up to $40,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.