Government Sector - Project Setup Senior Associate

EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.  At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.  

Government and Public Sector - Project Setup - Senior Associate

 

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

 

From strategy to execution, the Government & Public Sector (GPS) practice of Ernst & Young LLP provide a full range of consulting and audit services to help our Federal, State, Local and Education clients implement new ideas to help achieve their mission outcomes. We deliver real change and measurable results through our diverse, high-performing teams, quality work at the highest professional standards, operational know-how from across our global organization, and creative and bold ideas that drive innovation. EY is ready to help our government build a better working world.

 

The opportunity

 

The Project Setup Senior Associate is responsible for the set up and maintenance of government projects in Deltek Costpoint, ensuring project hierarchies are established in accordance with contract awards and modifications as well as ensuring that contract / project data is current, accurate and complete.

 

Skills and attributes for success

 

• Completes the setup of simple to moderately complex government contracts in Deltek Costpoint to include:
  • Company standard project structure (WBS)
  • Proper revenue recognition method
  • CLIN and charge code schema
  • Accurate value and funding per CLIN
  • Project labor categories and rate setups
  • Workforce setup for employees and vendors
  • Setup of fee ceilings or rate overrides
  • Billing Information Setup
  • ACRN setup
  • Subcontractor vendor employee setup
  • Work assignment setup for subcontracts

• Completes input of contract modifications in Deltek Costpoint
  • Value and funding changes
  • Period of performance changes
  • Setup of newly exercised option years

• Provide support to various data call requests from Contracts, Finance and Program Management teams

To qualify for the role, you must have

 

• 3 to 5 years of experience in contract or project accounting using Deltek Costpoint
• Experience with Cognos reporting or other similar querying tools
• Experience working in a high volume, quick turn service center
• Prior experience working with Deltek Costpoint contract setup modules and fields
• Working knowledge of government contract types, to include FFP, T&M, CP types
• Working knowledge of various contract fee structures, to include fixed, variable, and award fees
• Working knowledge of revenue recognition methods
• Working knowledge of FAR, DFARs, CAS & ASC 606
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Superior attention to detail
• Ability to adjust quickly and adapt to changing priorities
• Strong organizational skills
• High degree of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Word, as well as the ability to learn new computer applications
• Ability to obtain security clearance

Ideally, you’ll have

 

• Experience supporting implementation or conversion of Deltek Costpoint
• Experience with State and Local government contracts
• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, or related field

  What we offer   We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business.  The salary range for this job in most geographic locations in the US is $65,400 to $115,100. The salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $78,500 to $130,800.  Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography.  In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off option