Accounting Analyst (Shipyard)

Hanwha Defense USA Inc•Arlington, VA

8d•$65,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

This Analyst position will primarily support the accounting and finance team with a strong focus on Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), disbursement management, invoice validation, and Costpoint transaction processing. The role ensures accurate coding of vendor invoices and receipts, maintains charge structures, validates cost allowability under DCAA rules, and supports monthly close through detailed reconciliation and documentation. Additional responsibilities include timekeeping compliance, charge code mapping, and project/account validation to ensure alignment with federal contracting requirements.

Requirements

Must be U.S. citizen with no restrictions on working for a federal contractor
Experience in one or more of the following: AR, AP, general ledger accounting, payroll, financial reporting or other similar experience required
Bachelors Degree in Finance/Accounting
3 years of professional accounting experience minimum

Nice To Haves

Deltek Costpoint experience a plus
Experience in the shipbuilding or heavy industrial manufacturing sector strongly preferred
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to prioritize / meet multiple competing deadlines
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work harmoniously in a multi-cultural team environment and support internal customers

Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end AP processes including invoice verification, voucher creation, payment batching, and disbursement execution in Costpoint.
Oversee AR activities such as billing validation, customer invoice submission, and payment reconciliation.
Ensure all AP/AR transactions comply with FAR, DCAA, and internal accounting policies.
Maintain vendor records, monitor outstanding balances, and support timely resolution of discrepancies.
Coordinate payment schedules and cash disbursements in alignment with corporate policies and project requirements.
Support credit card expense processing, ensuring proper mapping to GL accounts, allowability checks, and routing for approvals.
Validate the alignment of project codes, labor categories, charge codes, and accounting structures within Costpoint.
Coordinate with project managers to ensure project setup, labor categories, and cost allowability meet DCAA requirements.
Maintain internal charge code authorization documentation and assist with employee charge code updates.
Review corporate credit card transactions to ensure proper mapping to accounting GL accounts and project codes.
Enter and review AP vouchers, AR invoices, credit card vouchers, payroll vouchers, journal entries, and other financial transactions in Costpoint.
Assist with month-end close activities including reconciliations, payment analysis, and accounting schedules.
Help prepare approval packages such as Payment Request Forms, Expense Reimbursement Forms, and credit card documentation.
Provide financial data related to AR, AP, payments, and project cost flows to support forecasting and management reporting.
Assist with analysis of project profitability, cost drivers, and payment trends to support operational decisions.