Project Accountant

Who We Are:

Headquartered in Washington, DC, Versar Global Solutions provides full mission lifecycle solutions for challenges faced by our government and commercial Customers in the natural, built, and digital environments. With nearly 1,600 team members around the world, and a rich legacy spanning more than 50 years, Versar Global Solutions delivers a broad array of planning, analysis and risk management solutions, project and program management, operations and maintenance services, and information technology applications for environmental management and remediation projects, mission critical facilities and installations, and in support of readiness and contingency operations.

Who You Are:

Versar Global Solutions is seeking a Project Accountant to support various projects across the business.

What You’ll Do:

• Support project setup activities to ensure alignment with contractual and operational reporting requirements.
• Assist in preparing and maintaining Estimate at Complete (EAC) financial models to track funding, revenue, and project costs.
• Help monitor labor and non-labor project costs and support cost tracking activities.
• Prepare monthly financial reports comparing actual performance to budget and assist with variance analysis.
• Analyze and organize financial data using Excel, SharePoint, and business intelligence tools to support decision-making.
• Assist with maintaining data accuracy across financial systems and support data validation activities.
• Provide routine reports and updates to project teams and operational leadership.
• Maintain project documentation and records to support compliance and audit requirements.
• Provide day-to-day operational support, including report generation, accounts payable and receivable activities, and reconciliation of unbilled balances and backlog.
• Assist with cash forecasting and reconciliation activities in coordination with project teams and Accounts Receivable.
• Support annual budget planning and forecasting efforts by gathering data and preparing basic analyses.
• Assist with the preparation of cost proposals, engineering change proposals (ECPs), and requests for equitable adjustment (REAs).
• Track project funding status and support coordination of funding requests with Contracts teams.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required, with a minimum of 3 years' experience in finance or project controls.
• Proficiency in building complex formulas, establishing table-to-table relationships, and generating custom financial reports.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to contribute both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent listening, communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated to complete tasks and comfortable with autonomy and capable of working efficiently and independently.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and other financial software tools.
• Proven ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in process mapping, process improvement, and Lean/Six Sigma methodologies is preferred, particularly in a finance context.
• Experience with Costpoint, Deltek, and Cognos Business Intelligence reporting.
• Must be proficient in English, both written and verbal, to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
• Successful results of pre-employment screenings, including federal background check, MVR, and drug screen.
• Comply with company drug and alcohol policy.
• Be authorized to work in the US or will be authorized by the successful candidate’s start date.

Compensation 

Expected Salary: $95,000 Annually

Versar Global Solutions provides the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the Company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location. The Company reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s status protected by local, state, or federal law.

Location Requirements

The position is hybrid, with 2-3 days onsite in Washington, DC.

EEO Commitment 

Versar Global Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Versar Global Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Versar Global Solutions expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran. Improper interference with the ability of Versar Global Solutions employees to perform their job duties is not tolerated.