Specialist, Project Finance

3 weeks ago

Bethesda, United States DAI Full time

Job Title/Grade: Specialist, Project Finance Accountant

Reports to: Senior Manager, Project Accounting

Department: USG Finance and Operations

**Function of the Position**:
This is a full -time, professional billing position responsible for the billing of Time and Materials (T&M), Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) and Fixed Price (FP) Contracts of a portfolio of government and commercial contracts. The person in this role will be responsible for generating invoices within tight deadlines. The incumbent will perform detailed reviews and confirm that the information on the invoice is accurate based on applicable indirect rates and the contract requirements. Also, the Project Accountant will provide continuous maintenance of the project portfolio to ensure the project setup in compliance with the contract(s). Additionally, the person in this role will update billing rules and project information as needed based on contract modifications.

This position will close on Wednesday, February 7, 2024.

**Roles and Responsibilities**:
1. Billing for T&M, CPFF, and FP Contracts
Import cost from DAI field offices twice per month and verify the accuracy of the cash account’s beginning and ending balances. Resolve the rejection transactions based on the allowable, allocate and reasonable cost concepts.

2. Administration of Billing Functions
Perform project setup in accounting system (Oracle) for new contract awards. Maintain projects including budget and funding change, bill rate and cap rate change, review indirect cost rate, contract modifications (mods), invoices, and other correspondence relating to project. Track invoice payments and short payments of the invoices. Verify that contract mods have been updated in Oracle accurately.
- 3. Customer Service
Respond to research Project Management questions regarding cost and indirect rates, bill rates, funding etc. Provide guidance to field and HO staff regarding policies and procedures. Compile information for internal and external auditors as required.

Additional responsibilities may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

- Minimum 4 years of professional experience and a college degree in Accounting or Finance. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
- Knowledge of and experience in Government contract billing.
- Experience working with USAID contracts.
- Demonstrated ability to work with mínimal guidance, prioritize and multitask.
- Ability to complete multiple tasks under tight deadlines effectively.
- Excellent communication skills (both oral and written). Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to interact and work with all levels of the organization.
- Keen organizational skills, flexible to change and demonstrated natural instinct for cooperative communication.
- Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite(Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
- Preferred Qualifications:

- Knowledge and experience with Oracle accounting package are a plus.
- Experience with financial job cost accounting systems.

**Supervisory Requirements**: None

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

**Compensation & Benefits**:
For employees working the United States, the full-time equivalent annual base salary for P5 position is expected to be between $89,689 to $114,415.

Salary for part-time employees will be prorated based on actual hours worked. Actual offers will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, qualifications, relevant education, experience, skills, seniority, performance, and business or organizational needs.

Eligible U.S. based employees will be able to enroll in medical, dental and vision insurance, plus a 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match. Additionally, employees will be eligible for company-paid annual leave (vacation & holidays), sick leave, and parental leave, as well as short
- and long-term disability coverage. Detailed information will be provided at the time a formal offer is extended.

For employees working outside of the United States, compensation and benefits will vary based on location.

**Equal Employment Opportunity**:

- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran.
- DAI and its employees are committed to confronting discrimination in all forms, nurturing respect for our interpersonal relationships, and holding ourselves accountable for positive change within the company and in the communities, cultures, and countries in which we live and work. DAI is committed to attracting and retaining the best employees from all races, ethnicities, and backgrounds in our continued effort to become a better development partner.

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