AFS Project Accounting Specialist

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Arlington, VA, USA
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Information Technology • Professional Services • Consulting
The Role
Support AFS Project Accounting by interpreting government contracts, setting up projects in Deltek CostPoint, coordinating with project managers, handling basic revenue recognition, and producing Cognos reports within the Controllership organization.
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About BCforward

BCforward began as an IT business solutions and staffing firm. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers’ needs into a full service personnel solutions organization. BCforward’s headquarters are in Indianapolis, Indiana and also operates delivery centers in 17 locations in North America as well as Hyderabad, India and Puerto Rico. We are currently the largest consulting firm and largest MBE certified firm headquartered in Indiana. With 14+ years of uninterrupted growth, the addition of two brands (Stafforward and PMforward) and a team of more than 1400 resources our teams deliver services for multiple industries from both public and private sectors. BCforward’s team of dedicated staffing professionals has placed thousands of talented people over the past decade, with retention rates that are consistently higher than the industry average. 

Job Description

Role Title: AFS Project Accounting Specialist

Start Date: As soon as possible

Work Location:Arlington, VA 

Description:        

This individual will support the AFS Project Accounting function within the Controllership organization. They will be responsible for reading and understanding AFS’ contracts and appropriately setting up contracts in Deltek CostPoint based on their knowledge of CostPoint and AFS’ business. This individual will also work closely to coordinate with Project managers and other stakeholders to ensure agreement on key contract terms and conditions for Project setup.

Role Responsibilities

• Interpret contracts utilizing CostPoint and deep industry knowledge

• Utilize CostPoint project setup module and basic revenue recognition for all types of contracts (T&M, FFP, CPFC)

• Utilize Cognos reporting  

Required Skills 

2+ years of experience in the following required

• Reading and interpreting government contracts (FFP, T&M, and Cost Type)

• Deltek Costpoint, providing project setup/accounting support in a U.S. Federal government contractor environment

• Strong communication and organization skills

Preferred Skills

• Proven ability to work independently and as a team member

• Ability to interface effectively with all levels of management

• Experience with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Government Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)

• Supervisory experience

Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree or 4+ years of full time applicable experience

Additional Information

Additional Info:

Must be able to pass a background and drug screen

Skills Required

  • 2+ years relevant experience
  • Reading and interpreting government contracts (FFP, T&M, Cost Type)
  • Deltek CostPoint project setup/accounting support in a U.S. Federal government contractor environment
  • Utilize Cognos reporting
  • Strong communication and organization skills
  • Bachelor's degree or 4+ years of full time applicable experience
  • Ability to pass a background and drug screen
  • Proven ability to work independently and as a team member
  • Ability to interface effectively with all levels of management
  • Experience with GAAP, CAS, and FAR
  • Supervisory experience

BCforward Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about BCforward and has not been reviewed or approved by BCforward.

  • Flexible Benefits Eligible U.S. employees may access major medical with HSA, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, and a 401(k), indicating a broad core menu. Official materials and postings outline this lineup even though pricing specifics are not publicly listed.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Some roles reference a structured PTO policy starting around 10 days with increases after longer tenure, signaling a defined leave framework for eligible employees.

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The Company
7,500 Employees
Year Founded: 1998

What We Do

BCforward is a global talent and technology solutions partner that helps organizations accelerate outcomes through people, platforms, and expertise. Founded in 1998, the company provides IT consulting and workforce fulfillment services to enterprise and public sector clients across various industries, including financial services, healthcare, government, and life sciences, focusing on digital transformation and strategic staffing solutions.

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