Project Cost Accountant I

Gauss Management Research & Engineering•Ogden, UT

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

GMRE is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Project Cost Accountant I to join its Program Finance team in Ogden, Utah. The position supports financial management of government contracts through expense report review, project cost tracking, reconciliations, invoicing, and financial reporting. The role requires independent work and collaboration with Program Managers and the Finance team to ensure accurate reporting and compliance with contract requirements. It reports to the Program Finance Manager and follows a full-time hybrid schedule, with three days per week in the Ogden office. Travel is expected to be minimal; occasional travel for training or meetings will be coordinated in advance. GMRE is a small veteran-owned company whose mission is to provide high-quality engineering and technical services to help customers grow and succeed. It is an equal opportunity employer. No active security clearance is required. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and meet company background screening requirements.

Requirements

Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe, strong Excel skills, and experience working with accounting systems.
Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities independently.
Ability to investigate discrepancies, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and meet company background screening requirements.
Must be able to work at GMRE’s Ogden office three days per week and maintain an agreed hybrid schedule.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field and two years of relevant accounting experience are preferred.
Experience in government contracting or project accounting, including familiarity with Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) and Federal Travel Regulations (FTR), is preferred.
Experience with PROCAS accounting software is a plus.

Responsibilities

Manage and track program travel expenses and other related costs.
Review and approve employee expense reports for compliance with Joint Travel Regulations (JTR), Federal Travel Regulations (FTR), and company policies.
Establish and maintain project charge codes.
Review and track labor, travel, materials, subcontractor invoices, and other project costs.
Identify missing or inaccurate expenses and follow up to ensure accurate cost reporting.
Update project spreadsheets, travel trackers, financial reports, and forecast templates using approved information.
Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, reconciliations, and financial tracking.
Work independently on assigned projects and complete additional financial support tasks as needed.
Coordinate with Program Managers on project budgets, forecasts, and cost variances.
Monitor contract funding, spending rates, and funding ceilings to identify potential overruns.
Prepare and support monthly customer invoicing for cost-plus, Time-and-Materials (T&M), and Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contracts.
Reconcile project accounting records to the general ledger.
Maintain confidentiality of financial and employee information.