Project Cost Accountant I | Govt Contracts | Hybrid Ogden

Internationalinsuranceprofessionals; Ogden (UT); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

GMRE is seeking a detail-oriented Project Cost Accountant I to join our Program Finance team in Ogden, Utah. This role supports government contract financial management, including expense review, cost tracking, invoicing, and reporting. Hybrid schedule requires three days per week in the Ogden office.

The ideal candidate has accounting experience, strong analytical skills, and GAAP knowledge. Prior government contracting or project accounting experience is preferred; candidate must be eligible

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 2 years of relevant accounting experience preferred
• Experience in government contracting or project accounting preferred
• Familiarity with Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) and Federal Travel Regulations (FTR) is a plus

Responsibilities

• Manage and track program travel expenses and related costs.
• Review and approve employee expense reports for compliance with JTR/FTR and company policies.
• Establish and maintain project charge codes.
• Review and track labor, travel, materials, subcontractor invoices, and other project costs; identify missing or inaccurate expenses and follow up to ensure accurate cost reporting.
• Update project spreadsheets, travel trackers, financial reports, and forecast templates using approved information.
• Support accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), invoicing, reconciliations, and financial tracking.
• Coordinate with Program Managers on budgets, forecasts, and cost variances.
• Monitor contract funding, spending rates, and funding ceilings to identify potential overruns.
• Prepare and support monthly customer invoicing for cost-plus, Time-and-Materials (T&M), and Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contracts.
• Reconcile project accounting records to the general ledger.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial and employee information.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

MS Office

Excel

Accounting software

Multi-project management

Discrepancy investigation

GAAP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Tools

PROCAS accounting software

Job description

GMRE is seeking a detail-oriented Project Cost Accountant I to join our Program Finance team in Ogden, Utah. This role supports government contract financial management, including expense review, cost tracking, invoicing, and reporting. Hybrid schedule requires three days per week in the Ogden office.

The ideal candidate has accounting experience, strong analytical skills, and GAAP knowledge. Prior government contracting or project accounting experience is preferred; candidate must be eligible