Senior Project Accountant

Akhiok-Kaguyak, Inc.

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Project Accountant manages the full billing lifecycle for government and commercial contracts, ensuring accurate invoicing, regulatory compliance, and timely revenue recognition. This role serves as a subject matter expert in federal contract accounting and supports operational teams through billing oversight, reconciliation, staff training, and issue resolution. The Senior Project Accountant provides leadership to junior billing staff and plays a key role in maintaining strong internal controls, audit readiness, and customer relationships.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Minimum of five (5) years of project accounting or billing experience, preferably in federal government contracting
Strong knowledge of federal invoicing procedures and funding structures
Proven experience managing high-volume billing environments
Demonstrated ability to reconcile unbilled expenses and resolve aged receivables
Experience submitting invoices through electronic systems including WAWF, IPP, VIPERS, and customer portals
Proficiency in Deltek Costpoint AR, AP, and Billing modules
Prior experience training and mentoring accounting or billing staff
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to prioritize multiple projects, meetings, and deadlines
Working knowledge of GAAP and FAR
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel
Strong English verbal and written communication skills
Proactive approach to researching and resolving issues
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Strong attention to detail
Critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Ability to quickly follow instructions and transfer knowledge across projects

Nice To Haves

Experience in DCAA-compliant environments
Familiarity with Deltek Costpoint or similar ERP systems
Prior supervisory or lead billing experience
Government contracting experience supporting DoD or civilian agencies

Responsibilities

Maintain comprehensive knowledge of federal contract accounting procedures, funding mechanisms, and compliance requirements
Prepare and submit customer invoices across multiple contracts and customers in a high-volume billing environment
Perform monthly reconciliation of unbilled expenses and ensure timely billing of all allowable costs
Research, analyze, and resolve aging invoices in coordination with customers and internal stakeholders
Submit invoices electronically via customer portals, email, IPP, VIPERS, and Wide Area Workflow (WAWF)
Resolve complex billing discrepancies in collaboration with project controls, contracts, and finance teams
Serve as a primary point of contact for billing questions and customer inquiries
Train and onboard new billing staff, ensuring adherence to established processes and quality standards
Provide ongoing guidance and support to billers and project accounting personnel
Prepare performance evaluations for billing employees and contribute to professional development planning
Ensure compliance with contract terms, FAR/DFARS requirements, GAAP, and internal accounting policies
Assist with audits, financial reporting, and ad hoc accounting projects as assigned
Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance billing accuracy, efficiency, and cash flow