Overview

DataPath, Inc. is a global leader in remote satellite-based communications solutions that solve our customers toughest communications challenges in urgent time frames and under extreme conditions. We specialize in enabling complex communication networks that are critical to the operations of the Department of Defense, Civilian Government, and Commercial markets.

DataPath, Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Accountant

Position

Summary

Under the direction of the Corporate Controller, the Sr. Project Accountant will be responsible for all aspects of project accounting, revenue recognition, project costing, financial analysis, and related tasks associated with projects and programs, including maintenance of the cost accounting system. Includes but is not limited to various financial aspects associated with government contracting projects and related programs implementation. The Sr. Project Accountant supervises, and also performs, project related functions including but not limited to project setup, reconciliations, project accounting and budgeting, project cost and revenue analysis, and support to management as it relates to the projects and programs. Coordinates with respective Departments to ensure synchronization of efforts.

Duties and Responsibilities

Manages projects from an accounting perspective, verifying at all times that project setup, revenue recognition, costs, percent complete, backlog, and forecasting are accurate.

Manages, maintains, updates, and corrects the cost accounting system for continuous accuracy and completeness.

Supervises one or additional project accounting staff.

Reads contracts and understands contract terms related to project setup and accounting.

Prepares project reports for analysis and forecasting purposes.

Uses Excel extensively for data analysis.

Prepares supporting schedules, gathers information, and provides documents for external

auditors.

Responsible for maintenance of financial records for projects and

programs.

Reviews and manages subcontractor project invoices in accordance with contract

terms.

Prepares project cost, revenue,

and unbilled/unearned reconciliations and

analyses.

Works with Corporate Controller to establish sound internal controls and effective/efficient processes and procedures around project accounting.