Corporate- Accountant- Washington DC

Barbaricum•Washington, DC

5d•$85,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Barbaricum is seeking an experienced Corporate Accountant to support accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll coordination, procurement, general ledger activities, and financial reporting. Reporting to the Controller, the role manages government contract billing and collections, vendor and employee payments, reconciliations, and month- and year-end closing support. The successful candidate is detail-oriented and self-directed, meets deadlines, resolves discrepancies, maintains accurate records, and supports strong internal controls. The position processes vendor and purchase order invoices, employee reimbursements, expense reports, and corporate card activity using Costpoint. It prepares and submits government customer invoices across cost-reimbursement, FFP, and T&M contract types; maintains billing records; records cash receipts; monitors receivables; and follows up on outstanding invoices and payment discrepancies. It also coordinates timecards, investigates payroll variances, tracks procurement requisitions, issues purchase orders, prepares journal entries and reconciliations, supports audits and financial closes, and maintains contract and accounting records and procedures. The role is based in Washington, DC. The anticipated annual compensation range is $85,000–$100,000. Eligible employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package, subject to applicable plans and company policies.

Requirements

U.S. Person status and eligibility to obtain a security clearance.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or an equivalent combination of relevant education and progressive accounting experience.
Three to eight years of relevant experience with a small to midsize government contractor, including accounts payable, general ledger accounting, and customer invoicing.
Hands-on proficiency with Deltek Costpoint 8, including billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and general ledger functions.
Working knowledge of government contract accounting, cost-reimbursement, FFP, and T&M billing, FAR cost principles, and DCAA audit requirements.
Knowledge of applicable GSA and JTR travel requirements and employee expense review.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for reconciliations, analysis, and supporting schedules.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills; attention to detail; and the ability to meet deadlines and work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

Process vendor and purchase order invoices, rent, utilities, and employee reimbursements in Costpoint; verify coding and documentation, coordinate approvals, prepare payments, and resolve discrepancies and reclassifications.
Review and approve expense reports within delegated authority or return them for correction; manage travel and expense exports and imports, review and post vouchers, and assist employees with expense authorizations and receipt issues.
Reconcile corporate credit card activity and suspense balances, coordinate cardholder coding, and maintain vendor records, the invoices inbox, and supporting documents in SharePoint.
Prepare, review, and submit cost-reimbursement, FFP, and T&M government customer invoices through WAWF/PIEE, IPP, or customer portal/email, with supporting documentation.
Maintain complete billing packages and submission records in SharePoint.
Record cash receipts, monitor aging, and follow up with customers on outstanding invoices, revisions, and payment discrepancies.
Coordinate timecard completion with project managers and business unit leads; reconcile timesheets to labor distribution and investigate discrepancies.
Perform gross and net payroll variance analysis by employee, research differences, and coordinate corrections with appropriate teams.
Track purchase requisitions and approval status; retain vendor quotes and supporting procurement documentation.
Create and issue purchase orders in the accounting system in accordance with approved requisitions and company procedures.
Prepare supported journal entries, accruals, amortization, and corrections; reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts and AR/AP subledgers to the general ledger.
Support monthly and year-end close and respond to audit requests with accurate schedules, analyses, and transaction documentation.
Prepare weekly AR/AP aging and billing status reports, recommend vendor payments, attend the weekly AR/AP meeting, and distribute reports every Thursday morning.
Maintain project workforce assignments, labor categories, and charge codes.
Update contract modification summaries and Costpoint modification history; maintain accounting records and procedures, improve processes, and protect confidential information.