Cost Accountant

Job type : full-time

Location : on-site, Washington, D.C., may have future flexibility for remote.

Position Summary :

The Accountant supports financial management activities with a focus on fee policy, cost analysis, and user fee review processes. This role involves developing and updating cost models, identifying cost factors for pricing services, and ensuring accurate calculations of both direct and indirect costs. The Accountant plays a key role in providing financial insights that inform policy and decision-making.

Responsibilities

Leverage knowledge of GFMS processes and transactions

Develop fee policy and procedures.

Coordinate the biennial User Fee review process.

Calculate the direct and indirect full cost of providing services.

Update and maintain existing cost models.

Serve as liaison with the Department of State and NIST to ensure requested changes are properly designed, tested, and deployed.

• Review general ledger balances to identify journal vouchers and / or adjusting entries needed for accuracy and compliance.
• Review congressional legislation and federal regulations (OMB, Treasury, State Department) to ensure compliance.

Identify and evaluate cost factors to be considered when pricing goods and services.

Requirements

Bachelors degree (BS / BA) in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (required).

Minimum of 2+ years of professional accounting or financial management experience.

Experience in cost accounting, pricing analysis, or fee policy development.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Proficiency in financial modeling and cost analysis.

Ability to develop and implement financial policies and procedures.

Excellent communication and organizational skills.