Accountant

About Econometrica, Inc.

We are researchers and experts who help our clients make informed decisions using advanced analytics. We tackle challenges with innovative methods, research tools, and strategies to improve quality of life. Whether examining policies to provide the best patient care, rebuilding housing communities, or analyzing the merits of space exploration, we apply hard work and dedication to each of our projects.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Accountant with at least five years of progressive accounting experience to support day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, and project-based financial activities. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; strong hands-on experience with Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP); and proficiency with Deltek Costpoint.

Experience working in a management consulting, professional services, or government-contracting environment is strongly preferred. This position requires excellent attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple accounting priorities and deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and support the full Accounts Receivable cycle, including customer invoicing, cash application, account reconciliation, aging review, and collection follow-up.
• Perform Accounts Payable functions, including invoice review, coding, approval routing, payment processing, vendor maintenance, and account reconciliation.
• Process accounting transactions and maintain accurate records within Deltek Costpoint.
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and supporting schedules for monthly and year-end close.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and research and resolve discrepancies.
• Support preparation of monthly financial statements and management reporting.
• Assist with project accounting activities, including labor, expense, revenue, billing, and project cost analysis.
• Review financial information for completeness, accuracy, proper authorization, and compliance with established accounting procedures.
• Support cash-flow monitoring, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis as needed.
• Work collaboratively with project managers, consultants, finance leadership, and other internal stakeholders.
• Maintain accounting documentation and supporting records for internal and external audits.
• Assist with improvements to accounting procedures, internal controls, and financial processes.
• Support compliance requirements associated with consulting and government-contracting environments, as applicable.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional accounting experience.
• Demonstrated hands-on Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable experience.
• Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint, including accounting and project-related transactions.
• Experience working in management consulting, professional services, or a similar project-based environment.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including functions such as PivotTables, lookups, formulas, and financial reconciliations.
• Experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while meeting multiple deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a government-contracting or federal consulting environment.
• Familiarity with project accounting, timekeeping, labor distribution, indirect costs, and contract billing.
• Knowledge of FAR, DCAA, or government-contract accounting practices.
• Experience supporting financial audits.
• CPA, CPA candidate, or other relevant accounting certification is a plus.

What Success Looks Like

The successful candidate will be able to independently manage core accounting responsibilities, maintain accurate AR/AP and general ledger records, use Deltek Costpoint effectively, and partner with project and management teams to provide timely, reliable financial information.

Work Environment

This position is hybrid and requires presence in the Bethesda office at least two or more days per week.

The office is located at a Metro stop in beautiful downtown Bethesda, MD, within walking distance of great restaurants and local fare. We have a typical office setting with a quiet to moderate noise level.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Other instructions and related duties may be assigned by the employee’s supervisor.

Econometrica, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), and we seek to create an inclusive workplace that embraces diverse backgrounds, life experiences, and perspectives.