Project Control Accountant

PCI Federal; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

401k and Company Matching

Flexible Spending Account

Tuition Reimbursement

11 Holidays

Job summary

PCI Federal in Huntsville, AL, is seeking a Project Control Accountant to support the Corporate Accounting Team. This on-site role will manage project cost baselines, budgets, actuals, and forecasts, working closely with finance and operations.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of project accounting experience with government contracts, proficiency in Deltek Costpoint, and strong MS Office skills. Demonstrated attention to detail and clear communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business preferred.
• 5+ years of project accounting support for government contracts.
• Deltek Costpoint Project Module proficiency.
• Strong MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with MS SharePoint team sites.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Background check and education verification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Set up projects in CostPoint (awards, modifications).
• Develop cost/schedule baselines and budgets.
• Monitor actuals and resolve issues.
• Track commitments and subcontracts.
• Produce monthly forecasts and EACs; analyze variances.
• Monitor burn rate and remaining funding.
• Process at-risk forms for projects.
• Analyze project reports to identify issues.
• Perform monthly unbilled analysis.
• Report project status to management monthly.
• Assist Month End Close with project data.
• Identify and analyze project risk.
• Review contract uplift (COLA, Danger Pay).
• Support internal/external project reviews.
• Assist in contract closeouts.

Skills

Independent worker

Self-motivated

Proactive

Strong communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

MS Office

MS SharePoint

Job description

Ecke Holding Company LLC, doing business as PCI Federal, was formed under the Poarch Band of Creek Indians Tribe to provide high quality products and services to Federal customers. Ecke is a Muskogee word for “mother” and reflects the role of the holding company. PCI Federal provides the common connection and integration that enables our collective success. Our portfolio of companies share the Tribe’s values of fairness, trustworthiness, commitment to something bigger than self, perseverance, respect for contribution, open, and honest communication, collaboration, open to new ideas and accomplishment.

Through these values, PCI Federal focuses on delivering exceptional services that exceed our customers’ expectations.

At PCI Federal, we are passionate about helping our employees meet their professional goals and achieve success, while maintaining work/life balance. We offer an excellent benefits package that includes vacation and personal time off, as well as a generous 401(k) match.

Accessibility:

PCI Federal’s companies are committed to working with and providingreasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mentaldisabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation whileseeking employment, please email [e-mail]. We will make adetermination on your request for reasonable accommodation on acase-by-case basis.

PCI Federal and its subsidiaries do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race,national origin, religion, marital status, sexual orientation or identity,Veterans or Disability status.

Preference may be extended to qualified Native American Indiancandidates.

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• 401k and Company Matching
• Flexible Spending Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 11 Holidays

Position:Project Control Accountant

Location: Huntsville, AL

Remote Status: On-Site

Job Id:130-Corporate

# of Openings:1

Job Summary

The Project Control Accountant shall report directly to the Corporate Director of Finance and Administration and will support the Corporate Accounting Team. This position is fully onsite.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs Project Setup in CostPoint (including new awards, modifications, etc)
• Develops project cost/schedule baselines and budgets
• Monitors project actuals and resolves issues
• Monitors outstanding project commitments (e.g., travel, subcontracts)
• Develops monthly project financial forecasts/EACs and conducts variance analysis
• Monitors the project’s burn rate against funding remaining
• Initiates and routes at risk forms for projects that are required to perform at risk
• Analyze project reports to identify and resolve issues
• Performs monthly unbilled analysis
• Communicates project status and findings to Project and Operations Management monthly at a minimum
• Assist accounting with Month End Close – providing project financial data and resolving questions
• Identifying and analyzing project risk
• Track, review and approve contract required uplift (COLA, Danger Pay, etc.).
• Development and execution of internal and external project reviews
• Assist in Contract Closeouts
• Other Duties, as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business related field preferred
• 5+ years experience providing project accounting support for services contracts for government customers
• Ability to work independently, self-motivated, proactive
• Track record of delivering well-organized and accurate work
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to work well with accounting, contracts, and project personnel to accomplish tasks
• Deltek Costpoint Project Module Proficiency
• Strong skills in MS Suite of products
• Experience using MS SharePoint team sites
• Must be able to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal or diagram form.
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time and view information displayed on a computer screen.
• Must be able to bend, reach, kneel, twist and grip items while working at assigned desk area.
• Must be able to get along well with all levels of the organization and excel in a team oriented environment.
• Willing and able to work odd or irregular hours.
• Demonstrated efficiency in English, spelling, punctuation, and writing skills.
• Ability to comply with all other requirements as specified within the management level PCI Federal's Personnel Policies and Procedures.
• May be required to undergo a standard background check along with verification of education requirements.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described herein are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Employees must possess the ability to work in an office environment. Employees must possess the ability to work in a standard office or conference room setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer.

To visit other company sites, employees must be able to operate a motor vehicle and fly in an aircraft, both of which may require sitting for prolonged periods of time. Employees must possess vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. Standing in work areas and walking between work areas will be required. This position requires an employee to occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb or balance; reach, push, and pull drawers and doors open and closed. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

PCI Federal (PCIF) and its subsidiaries are an equal-opportunity employer. PCIF does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, national origin, religion, marital status, sexual orientation or identity, Veterans or Disability status.

Preference may be extended to qualified Native American Indian candidates in accordance with applicable federal law.