Accountant 1

<p><span><span>Advanced Strategic Insight (ASI) is seeking a detail-oriented accounting professional to support the Senior VP of Corporate Affairs and the organization’s day-to-day financial operations. This role combines hands-on accounting with executive-level support in a fast-paced, compliance-driven government contracting environment.</span></span><span> </span></p> <p><span><br></span></p> <p><span><span>The ideal candidate has experience with </span><span>Deltek</span><span>’s</span><span> Costpoint software and a strong understanding of government accounting practices. They thrive in a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment and can seamlessly shift between focused, detail-oriented work and reactive, time-sensitive priorities without compromising quality or professionalism.</span></span><span> </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold"><span><br></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold"><span><span>Key Responsibilities</span></span></span><span> </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold"><span><br></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold"><span><span>Accounting & Financial Operations</span></span></span><span> </span></p> <p><br></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Support accounting processes such as recording expense reports and vendor payments in </span><span>Deltek</span><span> Costpoint.</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Assist</span><span> with subcontractor operations, including tracking hours and travel for compliance, ensuring proper documentation, coordinating </span><span>contract</span><span> and funding modifications, </span><span>validating</span><span> invoices, and handling PO management </span><span>in</span><span> Costpoint.</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Support journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end/year-end close</span><span>.</span><span> </span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Assist</span><span> with financial reporting, data analysis, and audit </span><span>preparation.</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Maintain audit-ready documentation and ensure compliance with GAAP, FAR, and </span><span>DCAA.</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: bold"><span><br></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold"><span><span>Executive & Operational Support</span></span></span><span> </span></p> <p><br></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Support the SVP with daily </span><span>financial and administrative </span><span>priorities</span><span> including scheduling, travel, </span><span>organizing</span><span> and </span><span>maintaining</span><span> department files</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Track deadlines, audits, and key deliverables</span><span>.</span><span> </span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Prepare financial presentations and leadership materials</span><span>.</span><span> </span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Coordinate across internal teams and external vendors</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Handle confidential communications and ad hoc research/projects</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: bold"><span><br></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold"><span><span>Qualifications</span></span></span><span> </span></p> <p><br></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Associate or bachelor's</span><span> degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>3–5+ years of accounting/finance experience (government contracting preferred) </span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Deltek</span><span> Costpoint softwar</span><span>e </span><span>experience </span><span>required</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Strong knowledge of GAAP, FAR, and DCAA </span><span>requirements</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Proficiency</span><span> in Microsoft Office </span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills </span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines with minimal supervision </span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>High level</span><span> of discretion and professionalism in handling confidential information </span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Strong written and verbal communication skills</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: bold"><span><br></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold"><span><span>Preferred</span></span></span><span> </span></p> <p><br></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Executive </span><span>administrative </span><span>support experience </span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Government </span><span>contract /</span><span> project accounting </span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Audit support experience </span><span>(DCAA or external audits)</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: bold"><span><br></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold"><span><span>What We Offer</span></span></span><span> </span></p> <p><br></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Competitive salary + 401(k) with match </span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Remote flexibility + unlimited PTO </span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Exposure to executive leadership </span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Collaborative, mission-driven environment</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p><span>ASI, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, [sexual orientation, gender identity,] national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by applicable law.</span></p>

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