SMX is seeking a Junior Project Accountant to work in our Project Accounting Group. The successful candidate will be responsible for project set-up and maintenance of Deltek Costpoint for both direct and indirect projects. As SMX continues to expand its centralized project setup throughout the enterprise, this role will ensure the project setup is efficient, timely, accurate, and aligned with SMX Policies and Procedures. The ideal candidate will have experience with project accounting and the associated setup within Costpoint 8 or a willingness to learn.
Reporting directly to the Director of Project Accounting and Revenue Compliance, the Junior Project Accountant is responsible to work with Program Managers, Contracts, and Finance and other key functional areas.
Responsibilities
- Provide end-to-end project support for all contract types within the company portfolio of projects. (FP, CR, T&M, Hybrids)
- Prepare revenue adjustments
- Work collaboratively with the Group Finance Leads, Program Managers, Contracts, and the accounting team to ensure project setup configurations meet the billing, revenue recognition and reporting requirements and aligned with the Company’s policy
- Ability to read and analyze contracts and ensure accurate initial setup in Costpoint
- Serve as a liaison between the stakeholders to address questions, investigate project variances and resolve any issues that may arise
- Attend project kick-off meetings when applicable for New Awards, Option Years and other material changes
- Ensure the repository of all contract setup and modification documentation is up to date
- Support multiple program tasks simultaneously while prioritizing effort along strict timelines to ensure SLAs are met
- Perform special projects as needed
Required Skills and Experience
- High School Diploma required; BS in Accounting desired
- 1+ years of experience with the Deltek Costpoint projects module
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, customer service and collaborative team environment
- Ability to communicate (both verbal and written) in a clear, friendly, professional, and proactive manner
- Highly organized and meticulous
- Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with others
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel – pivot tables, formulas
US Citizenship required for work under DoD contracts.
Application Deadline: October 21, 2024
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The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.
The proposed salary for this position is:
$55,000—$75,000 USD
At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.
We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.
SMX is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability status, protected veteran status, race, color, age, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or genetic information. SMX is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including disability and veterans.
Selected applicant will be subject to a background investigation.
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What We Do
SMX is a global technology and advanced engineering provider specializing in Cloud Solutions, C5ISR, and Advanced Engineering / IT. Our tradition of delivering innovative, technical solutions dates back to 1995, however, you may know us better by one of our legacy company names: Trident Technologies, Smartronix, Datastrong, or C2S Consulting Group. With the support of OceanSound Partners, our private equity investment sponsor, we began operating as one business starting in 2019 and became SMX in 2021. We operate in close proximity to our clients around the globe and have core locations in Alabama, California, the DC Metro, Florida, Hawaii, Maryland, and Massachusetts.
Today, as SMX, we are one team and together empower government and commercial enterprises to become more effective, innovative, and resilient, no matter what challenges they face.
SMX offers competitive benefits, excellent work environments, and growth opportunities for our employees while continuing to expand operations and support our communities. We have more than 25 years of rapid and consistent growth with continuous recognition as an employer-of-choice technology company. In addition, we have earned coveted industry quality and business certifications; have a strong commitment to business partnerships, ethics, compliance, and sustainability; and have a multitude of premier contracting vehicles. The combination of these attributes allows us to provide sound, repeatable business solutions yet remain flexible and agile to quickly adapt to specific customer requirements.
Committed to ensuring the highest levels of customer satisfaction, SMX is structured around the programs and technologies we support to provide optimal and seamless operations. We have maintained a reputation for excellence, helping to assure the missions of our Department of Defense, Public Sector, Fortune 1000, and other Government and commercial customers.
