Project Accountant

LMI • Tysons, VA

2d • $51,000 - $83,000

About The Position

LMI is recruiting a Project Accountant to support project accounting for a portfolio of programs. The role requires working knowledge of government cost accounting processes and Deltek CostPoint, along with the ability to build strong partnerships with internal and external partners and contribute to LMI’s Business Systems Transformation initiative.

The Project Accountant works closely with the Contracts Department and Business Units to support finance and accounting requirements. Responsibilities include project setup for various contract and project types, invoice preparation and billing submissions, and project close-out support. The position also involves handling sensitive, proprietary, and confidential information with discretion, and using initiative and judgment to solve problems.

LMI is a digital solutions provider serving federal agencies and the defense, space, healthcare, and energy sectors. The position is located in Tysons, Virginia. The target salary range is $51,000–$83,000; actual compensation may vary based on factors including location, internal equity, business considerations, contract requirements, and candidate qualifications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• A minimum of 5 to 7 years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint 7.
• Experience in accounts receivable, accounting, contracts, or project controls within a government contracting environment.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Working knowledge of government contract types, including Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Fixed Price Level of Effort (FPLOE), Time and Materials (T&M), Cost Plus Award Fee (CPAF), Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), and hybrid contracts.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interpret, simplify, and communicate complex or technical information to stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding environment, manage competing priorities, and consistently meet high performance expectations.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple responsibilities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support a variety of project accounting functions for a portfolio of programs.
• Work closely with the Contracts Department and Business Units to support finance and accounting requirements.
• Complete project setup for a variety of project types, including CPFF, T&M, FFP, FFP/LoE, and indirect projects.
• Generate invoices and support the billing submission process, including preparing backup documentation and submitting invoices through an online web-based system.
• Support the project close-out process.
• Support other project accounting tasks.
• Use discretion and judgment when handling sensitive, proprietary, and confidential material.
• Use initiative, knowledge, flexibility, and judgment, and develop solutions to solve problems.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time