Project Cost Accountant I

Job overview

The Project Cost Accountant I role follows a hybrid schedule in Ogden, UT, with three days per week in the office. Compensation is not specified. GMRE provides engineering and technical services to help its customers grow and succeed; this position supports the Program Finance team and government-contract financial management. The accountant tracks project costs and funding, supports invoicing and reconciliations, and reviews expenses for compliance. Accurate financial records and timely reporting help program managers and the finance team monitor budgets, forecasts, and contract requirements.

What you'll do

• Manage program travel expenses and related costs
• review employee expense reports for compliance with Joint Travel Regulations, Federal Travel Regulations, and company policies
• establish project charge codes
• track labor, travel, materials, subcontractor invoices, and other costs
• investigate missing or inaccurate expenses
• update project spreadsheets, trackers, reports, and forecasts
• support accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, and reconciliations
• coordinate with Program Managers on budgets, forecasts, and variances
• monitor contract funding and spending ceilings
• prepare monthly customer invoices for cost-plus, T&M, and FFP contracts
• reconcile project records to the general ledger
• and protect confidential financial and employee information.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

project cost accountant i

ogden ut

gmre

hybrid

three office days weekly

program finance

government contracts

project cost tracking

expense reports

invoicing

reconciliations

financial reporting

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• vacation
• paid time off or paid sick leave based on state laws
• paid holidays
• life insurance for permanent full-time employees.

Why this role

Reports to the Program Finance Manager. A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field and two years of relevant accounting experience are preferred. Government contracting or project accounting experience is preferred; travel is expected to be minimal.

About the employer

Gauss Management Research & Engineering is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.