Junior Project Cost Accountant – Gov Contracts (Hybrid)

GMRE Inc.; Ogden (UT); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Vacation

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid sick leave (PSL)

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Job summary

GMRE is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Project Cost Accountant I to join our Program Finance team in Ogden, Utah. This role supports government contract financial management, including expense report review, project cost tracking, reconciliations, invoicing, and reporting.

The ideal candidate has accounting experience, strong analytical and organizational skills, and attention to detail. Government contracting experience with JTR/FTR is preferred; strong willingness to learn and work

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe with strong Excel skills and experience with accounting systems.
• Knowledge of GAAP and ability to work independently on projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage and track program travel expenses and related costs.
• Review and approve employee expense reports per JTR, FTR, and company policy.
• Establish and maintain project charge codes.
• Review and track labor, travel, materials, subcontractor invoices and other costs; identify discrepancies.
• Update project spreadsheets, travel trackers, financial reports, and forecast templates.
• Support AP, AR, invoicing, reconciliations, and financial tracking.
• Coordinate with Program Managers on budgets, forecasts, and variances.
• Monitor funding, spending rates, and ceilings to identify overruns.
• Prepare and support monthly customer invoicing for cost-plus, T&M, and FFP contracts.
• Reconcile project accounting records to the general ledger.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial and employee information.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Excel proficiency

Accounting systems

Multi-project management

Discrepancy investigation

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

2 years accounting experience

Tools

PROCAS

Job description

GMRE is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Project Cost Accountant I to join our Program Finance team in Ogden, Utah. This role supports government contract financial management, including expense report review, project cost tracking, reconciliations, invoicing, and reporting.

The ideal candidate has accounting experience, strong analytical and organizational skills, and attention to detail. Government contracting experience with JTR/FTR is preferred; strong willingness to learn and work