Hybrid Cost Accountant - VA presso GenTech Associates Inc

Company Overview

GenTech Associates is a forward-thinking financial services firm dedicated to reimagining the way organizations work. We provide innovative solutions that empower government agencies to achieve their goals and drive growth through effective financial, technical, and managerial services.

Overview:
We are seeking a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to support the Cost Accounting Section under a federal contract at the Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center (VA FSC) in Austin, TX. This position is ideal for a candidate with a solid foundation in accounting, strong Excel skills, and experience supporting federal accounting functions within an ERP environment. Prior exposure to cost accounting and data tools like Power BI is highly desirable.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 24 credit hours in accounting
• 2+ years of accounting experience, including at least 2 years of government accounting experience

Responsibilities:

• Perform a variety of accounting tasks using professional knowledge of accounting theories, methods, and practices
• Assist in the preparation of service Profit & Loss statements
• Monitor and track labor hours within the SAS Cost & Profitability Management System for compliance reporting
• Support the Capital Expenditure and WIP reporting processes, summarizing capital asset activity and projected depreciation
• Maintain and update the Activity Dictionary database (creating, editing, activating/deactivating activity codes)
• Research, reconcile, and process transactions in accordance with federal accounting policies
• Investigate out-of-balance conditions and make approved corrections to financial records
• Prepare and review monthly reports related to receivables, payables, fixed assets, and other accounting categories
• Support daily/monthly reconciliation of general and subsidiary ledgers, journal entries, and accounting reports

Preferred Skills:

• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis, etc.)
• Experience with ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, etc.)
• Familiarity with SQL and Power BI is a plus
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment
• Detail-oriented and eager to learn new systems and processes

If you're ready to make an impact in a growing firm that values innovation and flexibility, we invite you to apply for the Cost Accountant position at GenTech Associates today!

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 24 credit hours in accounting
• 2+ years of accounting experience, including at least 2 years of government accounting experience