Accounting and Project Control Specialist

Accounting and Project Control Specialist

Hybrid – McLean, VA, United States

Mentor, Innovate, Impact – At Team A-TEK, we empower people to drive innovation that impacts mission.

As a member of our small, collaborative Finance team, you will support corporate and program‑level financial operations, including general accounting, project budgeting and forecasting, contract billing, and cost tracking in a government contracting environment using Deltek Costpoint.

• Perform daily accounting operations: accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger maintenance, and reconciliations.
• Support month‑end and year‑end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, and reporting.
• Assist with budget development, forecasting, and variance analysis across multiple projects and cost centers.
• Manage and monitor project set‑up, billing, and revenue recognition in Deltek Costpoint, ensuring contract alignment and compliance with FAR/DFARS.
• Track and analyze project costs, funding, and indirect rate applications, providing insights to the CFO and program managers.
• Prepare and distribute monthly financial and project performance reports to leadership.
• Support audit preparation (DCAA, external, and internal) through data validation and documentation.
• Maintain accurate and organized financial records and supporting documentation.
• Collaborate with Contracts, HR, and Operations to ensure consistent and accurate data across all systems.
• Handle ad‑hoc financial analyses, process improvements, and administrative support tasks as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• 4–6 years of accounting or project control experience, preferably in a government contracting environment.
• Proficiency with Deltek Costpoint (Budgeting and Planning modules) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and FAR/DFARS.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Flexible, resourceful, and comfortable performing diverse and ad‑hoc tasks in a small‑team setting.
• Reports to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

• Salary range: $80,000 – $90,000 per year (commensurate with experience).
• Comprehensive benefits package offered.

A-TEK, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or Vietnam era or other protected Veteran status. Verification of education may be requested before or during the hiring process.