Costpoint Accountant / Payroll Specialist

Veilant is looking for a Costpoint Accountant / Payroll Specialist to join our growing corporate finance team. This is an opportunity for an accounting professional who understands the government contracting environment, knows their way around Deltek Costpoint, and wants to have a meaningful impact on how a growing organization operates. 

You’ll take ownership of key accounting and payroll activities while partnering closely with our Controller and broader finance team. Beyond executing the day-to-day work, we want someone who will look at our processes, identify opportunities to make them better, and help us build an accounting function that can scale with the business. 

If you enjoy combining hands-on accounting with process improvement—and want room to grow your career across accounting and finance—we’d like to hear from you. 

What You’ll Do

You’ll play an important role in keeping our accounting operations accurate, timely, and efficient. Your responsibilities will include: 

• Own and execute the payroll process, including payroll reconciliations and issue resolution 

• Support the monthly close process and help ensure accurate, timely financial reporting 

• Perform general ledger accounting, including journal entries and month-end reconciliations in Deltek Costpoint 

• Reconcile sub-ledgers to the general ledger and investigate discrepancies 

• Maintain accurate accounting records in accordance with applicable accounting and government contracting requirements 

• Partner with Accounting, FP&A, and other internal stakeholders to ensure accounting activities support reporting requirements 

• Identify opportunities to streamline, document, and automate accounting processes 

• Recommend practical process improvements that increase the efficiency and scalability of the accounting team 

What You’ll Accomplish in Your First Six Months

We want you to know what success looks like before you join us. During your first six months, you will: 

• Develop a strong understanding of Veilant’s accounting policies, procedures, systems, and monthly close process 

• Build productive working relationships with Accounting, FP&A, and other key stakeholders 

• Successfully transition ownership of payroll activities from the Controller 

• Independently manage recurring payroll and reconciliation responsibilities with a high degree of accuracy 

• Become proficient in Veilant’s Costpoint workflows and general ledger processes 

• Identify opportunities to improve or simplify existing accounting processes 

• Document key procedures to create more scalable and repeatable workflows 

• Establish yourself as a trusted member of the finance organization with opportunities to continue growing your career in accounting or finance 

What We’re Looking For 

Must-Haves 

You’ll be positioned to succeed in this role if you bring: 

• 3+ years of hands-on Deltek Costpoint accounting experience 

• Strong working knowledge of GAAP, FAR, and CAS regulations 

• Hands-on experience processing payroll and performing payroll reconciliations 

• Experience with general ledger accounting, journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close 

• The ability to work effectively in a growing, evolving environment where you may need to develop and document processes as you go 

• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and meeting deadlines 

• The ability to investigate discrepancies, solve problems, and take ownership through resolution 

Nice-to-Haves

These aren’t required, but they can help you make an impact even faster: 

• Active security clearance 

• Prior billing or accounts receivable experience 

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in finance, accounting, business management, or a related field 

• Familiarity with Paycom 

• Previous audit experience 

Why Veilant? 

At Veilant, you won’t be limited to maintaining an existing process. You’ll have the opportunity to help shape how the finance organization operates as the company grows. 

We’re looking for people who want ownership of their work, enjoy solving problems, and are motivated by the opportunity to make processes better. For the right person, this role provides exposure across accounting and finance and the opportunity to build skills and responsibilities as Veilant continues to grow. 

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Innovative Environment: Work in a setting where your ideas and expertise are valued.
• Collaborative Culture: Be part of a team that supports each other and works toward shared goals.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

What is the Compensation Range for this role?

The salary range for this position is $90,000 - $105,000 annually for full-time status. Actual compensation within this range at Veilant is determined by numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, including experience, education, certifications, technical skills, as well as contract-specific affordability and labor categories, the scope and responsibilities of the role, market and business considerations, and geographic location.

Here are some Perks!

• Flexible PTO + holidays
• Generous 401k match benefit up to 10%, with an automatic 3% safe harbor contribution and additional matching based on employee contributions.
• Medical (HSA & PPO Plans Available), dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Employer Contribution to Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Learning & Development opportunities
• Professional coaching services
• Get the technology you want to do your job
• We have free daily snacks & nitro cold brew

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office 
• Constantly work with computers and other information technology equipment
• The ability to communicate information and ideas in a classroom style format, may stand at a podium for long periods of time

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with Veilant through its online applicant system, please contact Veilant's Talent Management Department at (703) 544-2424 or contact us through e-mail at contact_us@veilant.com