Project Setup Accountant

May 29, 2026

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Overview Project Setup AccountantLOCATION: Remote, U.S.JOB STATUS: Full-timeCLEARANCE: N/ACERTIFICATION: N/ATRAVEL: As Needed Astrion has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and results-oriented Project Setup Accountant. The Project Setup Accountant is a subject matter expert responsible for the end-to-end setup, maintenance, and governance of government contracts and projects within Deltek Costpoint. This role ensures complex contract structures are configured accurately and in full compliance with GAAP, FAR/DFARS, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and DCAA requirements. The Project Setup Accountant serves as a key liaison between Accounting, Contracts, Billing, and Program Management, providing leadership, guidance, and oversight across the project setup lifecycle. There will be periodic peak workloads aligned with month-end close, billing cycles, contract awards, and audit periods. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS<ul><li>Education<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.</li></ul></li><li>Experience<ul><li>3 - 5+ years of accounting experience in a government contracting environment.</li><li>Advanced, hands-on expertise with Deltek Costpoint project and contract setup.</li><li>Strong experience with government contract types (CPFF, T&M, FFP, IDIQ).</li><li>In-depth knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).</li></ul></li><li>Systems & Technical Skills<ul><li>High proficiency in Deltek Costpoint (Project Setup, Contract Management, Billing, GL, and related modules).</li><li>Advanced Excel skills</li><li>Experience with process documentation and internal control design.</li></ul></li><li>Skills & Competencies<ul><li>Exceptional attention to detail and strong compliance mindset.</li><li>Ability to interpret complex contracts and assess accounting and compliance risk.</li><li>Strong teamwork and communication skills.</li><li>Ability to work independently and manage multiple complex setups simultaneously.</li><li>Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.</li></ul></li></ul>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS<ul><li>Experience in a mid-size to large government contractor environment.</li><li>Prior experience leading or training project setup/accounting teams.</li></ul>RESPONSIBILITIES<ul><li>General Responsibilities<ul><li>Setup and maintenance of complex government contracts in Deltek Costpoint, including multi-CLIN/SLIN contracts, task orders, IDIQs, and contract modifications.</li><li>Configure projects, subprojects, and task orders with appropriate revenue formulas, billing formulas, rate structures, ceilings, and periods of performance.</li><li>Establish and maintain contract records in Costpoint Contract Management, including funding, ceilings, fee structures, and billing terms.</li><li>Design and maintain compliant project charge trees, account groups, organizations, and labor category mappings.</li></ul></li><li>Contract Review & Financial Interpretation<ul><li>Serve as a reviewer for government contracts, amendments, and funding actions.</li><li>Interpret contract terms and translate them into compliant Costpoint configurations for Cost-Plus, T&M, FFP, and IDIQ contracts.</li><li>Identify financial, compliance, and setup risks and proactively recommend solutions.</li></ul></li><li>Compliance, Controls & Audit Support<ul><li>Ensure all project and contract setups comply with GAAP, FAR, DFARS, CAS, and company accounting policies.</li><li>Enforce cost allowability and allocability through proper Costpoint configuration and internal controls.</li><li>Serve as a accounting contact during external financial and DCAA audits and other government reviews related to project setup and billing.</li></ul></li><li>Leadership & Cross-Functional Partnership<ul><li>Act as advisor to Contracts, Billing, Program Management, and Finance leadership.</li><li>Assist with developing, documenting, and improving standard operating procedures (SOPs) for project setup in Costpoint.</li><li>Identify opportunities for process improvements, system enhancements, and automation.</li></ul></li><li>Billing, Revenue & Funding Oversight<ul><li>Establish billing and revenue setup to ensure accuracy, compliance, and alignment with contract terms.</li><li>Monitor funding, ceilings, and period-of-performance controls and escalate potential issues to leadership.</li><li>Support complex billing scenarios, revenue recognition, and project closeouts.</li></ul></li><li>Month-End Close & Reporting Support<ul><li>Provide support for month-end and year-end close related to project accounting.</li><li>Assist with indirect rate calculations, revenue recognition analysis, and complex project-related journal entries.</li><li>Provide project setup data and insights to support financial reporting, forecasting, and management decision-making.</li></ul></li></ul>

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