PA SENIOR STAFF ACCOUNTANT LEAD

Job Description About Us

When you work at Chugach Government Solutions (CGS), you join a proud legacy of supporting missions while sustaining culture.

The federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation, CGS has been supporting critical missions as a government contractor for over 25 years. Our focus is to support facility maintenance, IT/technical services, construction and education. We are proud to have built, and continue to foster, an incredibly talented team spanning across the globe in hundreds of different fields - each team member proud to serve our country with first-class business services, while also making a difference for our Chugach shareholders.

At CGS, empowering employees is a part of our core, and that focus is one of the ways we build and foster high-performing teams. We empower our employees through competitive compensation and benefits package, professional growth opportunities, truthful communication, and more!

If you are looking for an opportunity to serve something bigger than yourself; if you want your day job to be one that creates meaningful value; if you are looking for an environment that highly values employees and respects individual differences - then Chugach Government Solutions may be the right fit for you!

Job Overview

Under general direction of the Project Accounting Asst. Supervisor, the Senior Project Accounting Staff Accountant Lead serves as the main point of contact (POC) for Project Accountants, providing guidance and support while ensuring alignment with departmental goals, without direct supervisory responsibilities. This role is responsible for high level oversight & assistance with the functions performed in Project Accounting, to include contract set up, billing, analysis, and cost review. Coordinates all training for the Project Accounting Department, working closely with the Project Accounting Assistant Supervisors and Project Accounting Manager on special projects.

Work Model: Hybrid

Responsibilities
Essential Duties & Job Functions:

• Acts as the main point of contact (POC) for Project Accountants, providing guidance, support, and direction in their daily tasks and responsibilities.
• Assists the Project Accountants with complex issues and escalates any unresolved matters to the Project Accounting Assistant Supervisor or Manager, as necessary.
• Collaborates closely with the Project Accounting Assistant Supervisors to ensure the Project Accountants' work aligns with departmental goals and deadlines.
• Participates in performance discussions related to the Project Accountants, providing input on their development, training needs, and project progress.
• Assists assistant supervisor(s) with developing the Staff Accountants, and Accountants for project This includes assisting with assigning and managing staff workload and monitoring status of staff's assignments to ensure the work schedules are adhered to and deadlines are met.
• Reviews Project Accounting analysis monthly which includes identifying problems, initiating corrective actions, and communicating results to affected parties.
• Reviews Project Accounting Reports for unallowable costs, accurate cost coding, and capitalization issues.
• Reviews project accounting invoices, analysis, and journal entries prepared by the Accountant and Staff Accountant to ensure accuracy.
• Trains staff on Finance, and project accounting policies and procedures
• Prepares and reviews contract briefs, as needed
• Prepares and enters journal Reviews journal entries as needed.
• Prepares contract briefs and assists project analysis manager on projects to ensure deadlines are met.
• Sets up new contracts and transfer jobs as well as reviews contract setup done by others.
• Assists with evaluating Project Accounting processes, identifies problem areas, and recommends corrective action when needed. This includes evaluating staff priorities daily and confirming that daily progress is sufficient to meet deadlines.
• Assists with evaluating Project Accounting staff work for accuracy, completeness, clear presentation, and proper documentation. Provides feedback.
• Assists and coordinates contract rollovers for contract option years as needed.
• Provides support for all DCAA & KPMG audits relating to Project Accounting.
• Develops, documents, and maintains assigned job duties and keeps detailed instructions on performing each of these job duties.
• Participates actively in orientation and training of Project Accounting team members.
• Owns process documentation of Project Accounting functions.
• Participates in the selection, evaluation, training, and development of Project Accounting team members.
• Assists Project Accounting Supervisor(s) and/or Project Accounting Manager with daily tasks as needed.
• Coordinates special project completion and timeline with the assistance of the Project Accounting Supervisor.
• Assumes supervisory assistance during Project Accounting Assistant Supervisor(s) and/or Project Accounting Manager's absence.
• Assists with the coordination of fiscal year end Project Accounting closing schedule.
• Works in cooperation with the other finance functional areas to coordinate month end and year end deadlines.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Job Requirements
Mandatory:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field and a minimum of five (5) years of experience, 3 years of which must have been at the Staff Accountant or higher Or equivalent combination of education and experience as follows:
  • Associate degree in accounting or related field, plus six (6) years of progressively responsible accounting experience, 3 years of which must have been at the Staff Accountant or higher level.
  • Nine (9) years of progressively responsible accounting experience, 3 years of which must have been at the Staff Accountant or higher level.
• Strong analytical or problem-solving skills.
• Lead experience required, including serving as a main point of contact (POC) for a team or project but without direct supervisory responsibilities.
• Knowledge and experience with US Federal government contracts.
• Thorough understanding of government contract billing and experience with an automated billing system.
• Experience in reviewing work of others and providing feedback.
• Thorough understanding of accounting processes to include payroll, accounts payable, general ledger and Project Accounting.
• Demonstrated intermediate skill in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Reasonable Accommodation:

CGS will provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Chugach Government Solutions or any of its subsidiaries, please email

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Chugach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic factors, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.