Accountant, Financial Analyst, Financial Reporting

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$70,000.00/yr - $/yr

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Nine Twelve is currently seeking an individual to fill a full-time Accountant position for a remote role; preferred location of candidate is the greater Washington, D.C. area (DMV) or Indianapolis, IN, but qualified candidates from other U.S. locations will be considered. Potential candidates must be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and have relevant prior federal government contract experience, an accounting degree, Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) expertise, be enthusiastic, pay close attention to detail, work well with others, and be self‑motivated.

The position is remote but will require working Eastern Standard Time (EST) business hours and occasional working from our Indianapolis office for meetings, especially for initial onboarding/training or other activities.
Candidate must also be eligible to obtain a U.S. security clearance (please see U.S. Security Clearance Eligibility requirements section below).

Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned by management.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the Project Manager on all direct project related financial tasks
• Analyze all direct project costs/fee/revenue data; monitor project budgets and progress; and share results with Program Managers to ensure projects achieve financial expectations
• Review and complete timely and accurate project monthly revenue recognition procedures, in accordance with GAAP and DCAA policies
• Prepare and effectively review project-based forecasting, including Estimate-At-Complete (EAC)/Estimate-To-Complete (ETC) analyses
• Set‑up projects with different contract types (Cost‑Plus, T&M, and Fixed‑Price) including proper billing and revenue terms. Ensure that project set‑ups and modifications are entered into accounting system in accordance with internal policies and procedures
• Maintain project information (i.e. contract /funding values, period of performance, line of business, project labor categories, etc.)
• Ensure timely invoice processing. Work with assigned billing specialist; review and approve client invoices; follow up on collections; and analyze and understand unbilled WIP
• Manage project subcontractor invoices, including subcontractor invoice approval; invoice write‑up and submission to Accounts Payable; and maintenance of subcontractor financial data for semi‑annual subcontractor reporting
• Prepare project work plan / task order budgets as needed
• Maintain project forecasts to assist the project team with effective financial planning
• Prepare and submit project monthly progress reports /other reports as required
• Interact with other departments, such as Contracts, Pricing, Accounting, Project Management, and Business Unit Leads regarding project related issues
• Maintain open communication with direct management regarding financial results and ensure Project Managers and other senior personnel are aware of risks and opportunities identified during project financial tracking, revenue review, A/R, WIP, etc.
• Review and monitor project funding and expenditures for contract 75% Limitation of Funds notification
• Prepare and provide necessary financial information (i.e., fee retention, final invoice review) and other related financial information/documentation to the closeout department
• Understand organizational policies and procedures necessary to ensure that appropriate decision‑making protocols are followed
• Ensure and conduct periodic internal audits to confirm direct billable employees are assigned to appropriate charge codes and timecards are submitted per internal policies

• Minimum five (5) years’ finance and accounting experience
• Minimum three (3) years; experience in federal government contracting environment
• CPA License Required
• Experience with Unanet or other government compliant ERP or CRM
• Experience with DCAA Cost Accounting Standards
• Comprehensive knowledge of service type cost reimbursable, fixed price and commercial…