Accountant 1

Advanced Strategic Insight (ASI) is seeking a detail-oriented accounting professional to support the Senior VP of Corporate Affairs and the organization’s day-to-day financial operations. This role combines hands-on accounting with executive-level support in a fast-paced, compliance-driven government contracting environment.

The ideal candidate has experience with Deltek’s Costpoint software and a strong understanding of government accounting practices. They thrive in a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment and can seamlessly shift between focused, detail-oriented work and reactive, time-sensitive priorities without compromising quality or professionalism.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Operations

• Support accounting processes such as recording expense reports and vendor payments in Deltek Costpoint.

• Assist with subcontractor operations, including tracking hours and travel for compliance, ensuring proper documentation, coordinating contract and funding modifications, validating invoices, and handling PO management in Costpoint.

• Support journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end/year-end close.

• Assist with financial reporting, data analysis, and audit preparation.

• Maintain audit-ready documentation and ensure compliance with GAAP, FAR, and DCAA.

Executive & Operational Support

• Support the SVP with daily financial and administrative priorities including scheduling, travel, organizing and maintaining department files.

• Track deadlines, audits, and key deliverables.

• Prepare financial presentations and leadership materials.

• Coordinate across internal teams and external vendors.

• Handle confidential communications and ad hoc research/projects.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred

• 3–5+ years of accounting/finance experience (government contracting preferred)

• Deltek Costpoint software experience required

• Strong knowledge of GAAP, FAR, and DCAA requirements

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines with minimal supervision

• High level of discretion and professionalism in handling confidential information

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred

• Executive administrative support experience

• Government contract / project accounting

• Audit support experience (DCAA or external audits)

What We Offer

• Competitive salary + 401(k) with match

• Remote flexibility + unlimited PTO

• Exposure to executive leadership

• Collaborative, mission-driven environment

ASI, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, [sexual orientation, gender identity,] national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by applicable law.

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