VTG is seeking a Project Accounting Manager in Chantilly, VA, who will work in a hybrid capacity, working two days in the office and three days remotely. This position involves overseeing project financial reporting, invoices, and project setup and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal policies. The Project Accounting Manager collaborates closely with project managers, finance teams, and other stakeholders to provide accurate financial information and support decision-making.

• Lead and mentor a team of project accountants, providing guidance and support in their day-to-day activities.
• Support/lead/supervise cash receipt processing, including cash receipt identification and cash flow reporting.
• Foster a collaborative work environment, promoting cross-functional communication and knowledge sharing.
• Provide regular forecasts and financial projections for ongoing projects.
• Responsible for the entire cycle, which includes project setup, invoicing, collections, rate variance invoices, and closeouts.
• Oversee project billing processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of invoices.
• Coordinate with clients and internal teams to resolve billing discrepancies and address client inquiries.
• Reconcile unbilled receivable and other AR accounts, troubleshoot, and resolve out-of-balance accounts.
• Support audit requests by DCAA, external public auditors, and internal audit as necessary.
• Maintain detailed, well-organized billing files to facilitate smooth audits, contract close-outs, and reconciliations.
• Work closely with project teams to optimize resource utilization and improve cost efficiency.

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• Eight years of accounting, project setup, and billing experience utilizing Deltek Costpoint.
• Must have retroactive billing experience.
• Must have experience in government contracting
• Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Leadership experience with a demonstrated ability to manage and motivate a team.
• Ability to prioritize work, multi-task, and handle multiple priorities simultaneously with limited supervision.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with critical stakeholders across functional boundaries (Project Control, Contracts, Accounting, Operations, Customers, DCAA, etc.).
• Contract Closeout experience.