Project Accounting Supervisor

Description

Job Description:

Leidos is seeking to onboard and develop a trusted Project Accounting Supervisor. The selected candidate will support the compliant set up of projects in the Leidos business suite and coordinate with program teams (Program Management, Program Finance, Contracts, Procurement etc.) to resolve issues and generate cash. The candidate will provide mentoring, training, and supervisory activities for the Project Accounting team. The selected candidate will report to the Project Accounting Manager and have a direct mentorship with the Accounts Receivable Assistant Director. The ideal candidate will have a track record of developing talent and a team first mentality.

Ideal pay for this role is $67,000, based on experience.

This position offers remote flexibility.

Primary Responsibilities

• Understand financial policies, contract types, billing terms and conditions, job cost flow, indirect rate application and how they are impacted by the set up
• Develop the team by providing guidance, training and room to grow
• Make decisions regarding work prioritization and staffing assignments while considering for the resulting financial impact
• Interface with Customers, Project Managers, Contracts Personnel, Senior Technical Personnel, as well as other functional or support organizations regarding complex projects or business integrations
• Support project set up meetings and special taskings
• Establish new processes and procedures to enhance the workflow of the organization
• Escalate problems throughout the organization effectively
• Follow established methods and desktop procedures for Project Set up and hold subordinates accountable for the same
• Review the exception reports daily and follow up with individuals as needed
• Ensure common SLAs are met by holding Project Accountants accountable for their tasks and aiding in the coordination between teams
• Establish and maintain a healthy team morale while ensuring company goals are met
• Hold structured monthly one on one meetings with subordinates to discuss performance and growth-related topics

Basic Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proven customer service abilities
• Team first mentality
• 5-7 Years of Project Set up experience in Costpoint
• Basic understanding of the Leidos business framework
• US Citizenship

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 4-8 years of prior relevant experience or Associates with 6-8 years of prior relevant experience
• Costpoint experience is preferred
• Advanced Project Set up experience (IWO, Burden Cost Ceilings, Large Care and Feed programs)
• Prior leadership experience

Pay Range:

About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500® technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. The company’s 45,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $14.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2022.  For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

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