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Position: Accounting System Analyst Location: Remote Salary Range: $84,000 - $94,000 The Accounting System Analyst will work with the Accounting and Finance teams to administer, maintain, and optimize Mission Essential's Deltek CostPoint ERP and related systems including Time & Expense and Cognos Business Intelligence. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Implement, maintain, and upgrade functionality in Deltek CostPoint to streamline accounting and other business processes, such as timekeeping parameters, project-set up by contract type, etc. * Coordinate efforts with counterparts in Program Finance and other support functions * Set up project codes, billing formulas, and revenue formulas in the accounting system * Assign charge codes to employees * Enter/update contract modification ceiling and funding values * Identify and implement process improvements related to the accounting function * Support the accounting department in all aspects of general ledger accounting, transaction recording, reconciliations, and financial statement analysis * Support fieldwork for the year-end financial audit, DCAA audits, bank examinations and other engagements as necessary * Interpret financial and accounting requirements and establish system solutions to enhance these processes * Analyze and interpret financial data and solve complex accounting problems as required * Perform other duties as assigned JOB SPECIFICATIONS: * Must be detail-oriented and organized * Must demonstrate effective time management * Must demonstrate ability to communicate effectively and proactively * Must have previous experience with accounting systems and processes. * Must have an understanding of and prior experience with government contracts ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: * Employee will be required to sit for long periods of time and complete tasks using a computer. QUALIFICATIONS: Associate's Degree in accounting, computer science, or business related field Five or more (5+) years of system experience with Deltek products Five to seven (5-7) years' minimum work experience Must have advanced capabilities with MS Excel and be able to clearly communicate results of analysis Mission Essential considers all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Mission Essential is an EEO/AA employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.