Project Accountant
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Job description
Overview
LMI is actively recruiting candidates for a Project Accountant. Candidates must have strong working knowledge of government cost accounting processes and Deltek CostPoint. Candidates must have the ability to develop and maintain strong partnerships with internal and external partners and to become an integral part of LMI’s Business Systems Transformation initiative.
LMI is a new breed of digital solutions provider dedicated to accelerating government impact with innovation and speed. Investing in technology and prototypes ahead of need, LMI brings commercial-grade platforms and mission-ready AI to federal agencies at commercial speed.
Leveraging our mission-ready technology and solutions, proven expertise in federal deployment, and strategic relationships, we enhance outcomes for the government, efficiently and effectively. With a focus on agility and collaboration, LMI serves the defense, space, healthcare, and energy sectors—helping agencies navigate complexity and outpace change. Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, LMI is committed to delivering impactful results that strengthen missions and drive lasting value.
Responsibilities
- Supports a variety of project accounting functions for a portfolio of programs
- Works closely with the Contracts Department and the Business Units to effectively support the finance and accounting requirements
- Completes project setup for a variety of project types (CPFF, T&M, FFP, FFP/LoE & Indirect Projects)
- Generates invoices and supports the billing submittal process to include preparation of backup documentation and submittal of invoices using online WEB based system
- Support the close-out process
- Supports other project accounting tasks
- Uses discretion and judgment in handling sensitive, proprietary, and confidential material
- Duties require initiative, knowledge, flexibility and judgment.
- Must be a critical thinker and able to develop solutions of their own to solve problems
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required.
Minimum of 5 to 7 years of relevant professional experience.
Experience with Deltek Costpoint 7.
Experience in accounts receivable, accounting, contracts, or project controls within a government contracting environment.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Working knowledge of government contract types, including Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Fixed Price Level of Effort (FPLOE), Time and Materials (T&M), Cost Plus Award Fee (CPAF), Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), and hybrid contracts.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interpret, simplify, and effectively communicate complex or technical information to stakeholders at all organizational levels.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding environment while managing competing priorities and consistently meeting high performance expectations.
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Excellent organizational skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities effectively.
Target salary range: $52,000-$88,000
Disclaimer: The salary range displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation. Individual salaries are determined by various factors including, but not limited to location, internal equity, business considerations, client contract requirements, and candidate qualifications, such as education, experience, skills, and security clearances.
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