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Cost Accountant
<p>We are seeking an experienced Cost Accountant / Project Controller to support financial operations in a government contracting and manufacturing environment. This role is highly visible and requires a professional who not only reports the numbers but also explains and owns them. The position provides an opportunity to contribute to critical business decisions, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure compliance with federal regulations and internal controls.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Provide cost accounting and project control support across multiple programs.</li><li>Maintain and reconcile Deltek Costpoint Projects and Materials modules.</li><li>Reconcile subledgers to the general ledger and resolve historical discrepancies.</li><li>Monitor and explain program performance, cost allocations, and indirect rates.</li><li>Track expenses, analyze variances, and present financial insights to management.</li><li>Support government compliance requirements, including FAR, DFARS, and CAS.</li><li>Collaborate with program managers, contracts, and supply chain on financial matters.</li><li>Contribute to audit readiness and compliance reviews (DCAA, DCMA, internal).</li><li>Support reporting, dashboards, and long-term planning as needed.</li></ul><p>For immediate consideration, please apply today or connect with Bryan Rushing on LinkedIn.</p>
<ul><li>Experience with government billing systems (WAWF, IPP).</li><li>Familiarity with Power BI or Cognos.</li><li>Must have previous hands-on experience with Costpoint.</li><li>Prior audit support experience (DCAA, DCMA, internal).</li><li>Experience with MRP/ERP processes in a manufacturing environment.</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills.</li></ul><p>For immediate consideration, please apply today or connect with Bryan Rushing on LinkedIn.</p>
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  • Huntsville, AL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 90000.00 - 100000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are seeking an experienced Cost Accountant / Project Controller to support financial operations in a government contracting and manufacturing environment. This role is highly visible and requires a professional who not only reports the numbers but also explains and owns them. The position provides an opportunity to contribute to critical business decisions, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure compliance with federal regulations and internal controls.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Provide cost accounting and project control support across multiple programs.</li><li>Maintain and reconcile Deltek Costpoint Projects and Materials modules.</li><li>Reconcile subledgers to the general ledger and resolve historical discrepancies.</li><li>Monitor and explain program performance, cost allocations, and indirect rates.</li><li>Track expenses, analyze variances, and present financial insights to management.</li><li>Support government compliance requirements, including FAR, DFARS, and CAS.</li><li>Collaborate with program managers, contracts, and supply chain on financial matters.</li><li>Contribute to audit readiness and compliance reviews (DCAA, DCMA, internal).</li><li>Support reporting, dashboards, and long-term planning as needed.</li></ul><p>For immediate consideration, please apply today or connect with Bryan Rushing on LinkedIn.</p>
  • 2025-09-09T21:58:45Z

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