Project Accounting Specialist

CFS; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS is seeking a Project Accounting Specialist in San Antonio, TX to join a Fortune 500 client and help manage government contracts from setup to reporting. You will interpret contract terms, configure projects in Deltek Costpoint, and coordinate with project managers to ensure compliance and accuracy.

The role combines remote work with occasional on-site collaboration, supervising a small team of project setup analysts, and tracking performance metrics for Controllership leadership.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of government contract reading/interpretation (FFP, T&M, Cost-Type).
• 1–2 years with Deltek Costpoint in a U.S. Federal government contractor environment.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred (or 6 years of relevant experience in lieu).
• Supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Reading and interpreting government contracts and setting up projects in Deltek Costpoint based on strong knowledge of both Costpoint and the business.
• Using ServiceNow to initiate and manage project setup requests to ensure seamless and compliant project creation.
• Coordinating with project managers and other stakeholders to confirm key contract terms and conditions for project setup.
• Supervising the day‑to‑day work of a team of project setup analysts, including training, reviewing/approving project setup activities, and providing performance feedback.
• Tracking and reporting metrics related to the project setup process to Controllership leadership.

Skills

Reading contracts

Contract interpretation

Team supervision

Project accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

ServiceNow

Job description

One of our top clients, a Fortune 500 company supporting federal agencies and government programs, is seeking a Project Accounting Specialist to join their team in San Antonio, Texas.

Key Details

• Location of company: San Antonio, Texas
• Monday-Friday 8:00am -5:00pm Central Time there is some flexibility in times if needed.
• Primarily remote in office two days a month!!!
• Compensation: 70k-80k depending on experience

Key Responsibilities Of The Project Accounting Specialist

Responsibilities include:

• Reading and interpreting government contracts and setting up projects in Deltek Costpoint based on strong knowledge of both Costpoint and the business.
• Using ServiceNow to initiate and manage project setup requests to ensure seamless and compliant project creation.
• Coordinating with project managers and other stakeholders to confirm key contract terms and conditions for project setup.
• Supervising the day‑to‑day work of a team of project setup analysts, including training, reviewing/approving project setup activities, and providing performance feedback.
• Tracking and reporting metrics related to the project setup process to Controllership leadership.

Required Qualifications

• US Citizenship
• 2–3 years of experience reading and interpreting government contracts (FFP, T&M, Cost-Type)
• 1–2 years of Deltek Costpoint experience supporting project setup/accounting in a U.S. Federal government contractor environment
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Bachelor’s degree preferred (or 6 years of relevant experience in lieu)
• Supervisory experience

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