Senior Accountant - Remote

Westinghouse Electric Company; Rock Hill (SC); Remote; USD 76,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid vacations and holidays

Flexible work arrangements

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company is seeking a Senior Accountant to support financial operations, leveraging expertise in FAR/DFARS cost principles and Deltek Costpoint. This remote role reports to the Senior Manager, Finance, Westinghouse Government Services and emphasizes close collaboration with project teams and compliance with government contracting standards.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in accounting, including government contracting experience, and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience including government contracting exposure.
• Knowledge of FAR/DFARS cost principles and CAS.
• Hands-on experience with Deltek Costpoint and general ledger close processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage general ledger activities including journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end/year-end close processes.
• Maintain PAGs and cost element structures within Costpoint for proper cost segregation.
• Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, CAS, and DCAA audit requirements.
• Support incurred cost submissions, provisional billing rates, and annual indirect rate reconciliations.
• Process and review project-related transactions including labor, travel, ODCs, and subcontractor costs.
• Perform account reconciliations for accounts payable and accrued liabilities.
• Support internal and external audits including DCAA and DCMA reviews with schedules and docs.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and Contracts staff on project setup, budgeting, and cost tracking.
• Assist with system configuration, testing, and troubleshooting in Costpoint modules (GL, AP, AR, Project Accounting, Billing).
• Implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy of financial operations.

Skills

Financial accounting

GAAP

Project accounting

Cost accounting principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Job description

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

About the role:

As a Senior Accountant you will assist with the financial operations of the company. You will have technical accounting skills, familiarity with FAR/DFARS cost principles, and hands‑on experience with Deltek Costpoint. You will report to the Senior Manager, Finance, Westinghouse Government Services and work remote. 100% Remote role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage general ledger activities including journal entries, account reconciliations, and month‑end/year‑end close processes

• Maintain Project Account Groups (PAGs) and cost element structures within Costpoint to ensure segregation of direct and indirect costs

• Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, CAS (Cost Accounting Standards), and DCAA audit requirements

• Support incurred cost submissions, provisional billing rates, and annual indirect rate reconciliations

• Process and review project‑related transactions including labor, travel, ODCs (Other Direct Costs), and subcontractor costs

• Perform account reconciliations for accounts payable, and accrued liabilities

• Support internal and external audits, including DCAA and DCMA reviews, by preparing schedules and supporting documentation

• Collaborate with Project Managers and Contracts staff to ensure accurate project setup, budgeting, and cost tracking

• Help with system configuration, testing, and troubleshooting within Costpoint modules (GL, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Project Accounting, Billing)

• Implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy of financial operations

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Accounting or Finance

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a government contracting environment.

We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $76,400 to $95,500 per year.

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Why Westinghouse?

Our benefits package is tailored to meet the diverse needs of our employees, while also promoting wellness and career growth. The following are representative of what we offer:

• Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options

• Wellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well‑being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for our employees and their household members

• 401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement

• Paid Vacations and Company Holidays

• Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work‑life balance

• Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers

• Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service

• Employee Referral Program

Westinghouse Electric Company is the global nuclear energy industry's first choice for safe, clean, and efficient energy solutions. We enable our delivery of this vision by living our value system:

• Safety and Quality

• Integrity and Trust

• Customer Focus and Innovation

• Speed and Passion to Win

• Teamwork and Accountability

While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 11,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com.

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

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